Stretch - translation, pronunciation and examples
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When to use stretch
Этот хлопок будет немного растянуться после первой стирки.
Аккуратно потяни резинку, чтобы она не начала тянуться.
stretch usage examples
Этот хлопок будет немного растянуться после первой стирки.
This cotton will stretch a bit after the first wash.
Аккуратно потяни резинку, чтобы она не начала тянуться.
Stretch the elastic band gently to fit it around the waist.
Similar words
primary verb meaning to lengthen or make longer; also to straighten or tense muscles
to make something longer; more formal or technical than 'stretch'
when used about materials means to yield or have some elasticity; differs from actively stretching
to apply force to move something toward you or in a direction; emphasizes the action of pulling
to make longer in space or time; slightly more formal than 'stretch' but similar when lengthening
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stretch synonyms
What's the difference between stretch / elongate / give / pull / extend / expand
primary verb meaning to lengthen or make longer; also to straighten or tense muscles
I stretch my arms every morning.
Я тяну(сь) руками каждое утро.
to make something longer; more formal or technical than 'stretch'
The artist elongated the figure for style.
Художник удлинил фигуру в художественных целях.
when used about materials means to yield or have some elasticity; differs from actively stretching
This fabric has some give, so it's comfortable.
Эта ткань немного поддается, поэтому удобна.
to apply force to move something toward you or in a direction; emphasizes the action of pulling
Pull the door open gently.
Аккуратно потяни дверь на себя.
to make longer in space or time; slightly more formal than 'stretch' but similar when lengthening
They plan to extend the bridge by five meters.
Они планируют удлинить мост на пять метров.
to increase in size, volume, or scope; emphasizes widening or growing rather than lengthening
The foam expands when heated.
Пена расширяется при нагреве.
to make less tight or to reduce tension; related to reducing tightness rather than lengthening
Loosen the strap so it is more comfortable.
Ослабь ремень, чтобы было комфортнее.
to reduce tension or tightness (muscles or materials); related to making something less tense
Relax your shoulders and breathe slowly.
Расслабь плечи и дыши медленно.
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How to pronounce stretch and what this word means
stretch translation: тянуться. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce stretch
/tə ˈstrɛtʃ/
stretch translation
тянуться
stretch examples
This cotton will stretch a bit after the first wash.
stretch transcription
/tə ˈstrɛtʃ/, /tu ˈstrɛtʃ/
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stretch pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
stretch is pronounced as /tə ˈstrɛtʃ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
stretch definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
This cotton will stretch a bit after the first wash. Translation: Этот хлопок будет немного растянуться после первой стирки.
Is stretch part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?
Yes, stretch (тянуться) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is stretch part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, stretch (тянуться) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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