Definitions for stretching
stretch·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. stretchingnoun

   act of expanding by lengthening or widening

2. stretch, stretchingnoun

   exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. stretchingnoun

   A form of physical exercise in which a specific skeletal muscle (or muscle group) is deliberately elongated to its fullest length in order to improve the muscle's felt elasticity and reaffirm comfortable muscle tone.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Stretching

   Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon (or muscle group) is deliberately flexed or stretched in order to improve the muscle's felt elasticity and achieve comfortable muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility, and range of motion. Stretching is also used therapeutically to alleviate cramps and to improve function in daily activities by increasing range of motion.In its most basic form, stretching is a natural and instinctive activity; it is performed by humans and many other animals. It can be accompanied by yawning. Stretching often occurs instinctively after waking from sleep, after long periods of inactivity, or after exiting confined spaces and areas. Not only vertebrates (mammals and birds), but also spiders were found to exhibit stretching in 2021.Increasing flexibility through stretching is one of the basic tenets of physical fitness. It is common for athletes to stretch before (for warming up) and after exercise in an attempt to reduce risk of injury and increase performance.: 42 Stretching can be dangerous when performed incorrectly. There are many techniques for stretching in general, but depending on which muscle group is being stretched, some techniques may be ineffective or detrimental, even to the point of causing hypermobility, instability, or permanent damage to the tendons, ligaments, and muscle fiber. The physiological nature of stretching and theories about the effect of various techniques are therefore subject to heavy inquiry. Though static stretching is a part of some pre and post-workout routines, a review article that was published in January 2020 by the Scandinavian Society of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine, indicated that pre-exercise static stretching did in-fact reduce an individual's overall muscular strength and maximal performance. Furthermore, these findings present a uniform effect, regardless of an individual's age, sex, or training status. For this reason, an active dynamic warm-up is recommended before exercise in place of static stretching.

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1. stretching

   Stretching is the process of gently expanding or lengthening a specific part of the body, particularly muscles and tendons, to improve flexibility, relief tension, enhance range of motion, and prevent injuries. It is commonly done as part of a warm-up or cool-down routine during physical activity or exercise. There are various methods of stretching, including static, dynamic, ballistic, and PNF stretching.

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1. Stretching

   of Stretch

2. Stretching

   a. & n. from Stretch, v

WikidataRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. Stretching

   Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon is deliberately flexed or stretched in order to improve the muscle's felt elasticity and achieve comfortable muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility and range of motion. Stretching is also used therapeutically to alleviate cramps. In its most basic form, stretching is a natural and instinctive activity; it is performed by humans and many animals. It can be accompanied by yawning. Stretching often occurs instinctively after waking from sleep, after long periods of inactivity, or after exiting confined spaces and areas. Increasing flexibility through stretching is one of the basic tenets of physical fitness. It is common for athletes to stretch before and after exercise in order to reduce injury and increase performance. Hatha yoga involves the stretching of major muscle groups, some of which require a high level of flexibility to perform, for example the lotus position. Stretching can strengthen muscles, and in turn strong muscles are important to stretching safely and effectively. Stretching can be dangerous when performed incorrectly. There are many techniques for stretching in general, but depending on which muscle group is being stretched, some techniques may be ineffective or detrimental, even to the point of causing permanent damage to the tendons, ligaments and muscle fiber. The physiological nature of stretching and theories about the effect of various techniques are therefore subject to heavy inquiry.

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How to pronounce stretching?

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How to say stretching in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of stretching in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of stretching in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of stretching in a Sentence

1. Caroline Wozniacki:

   I think you just always try to figure out what's working and what's not, then you listen to the body, you try a few different things, for me, it's just all the time making sure I get good massaging, good treatments, ice baths, stretching, do everything even more thoroughly than maybe in the past.

2. Zach Johnson:

   I love going over there and competing. I love stretching myself. I love being uncomfortable, it is going to be hard. But it’s also just a beautiful opportunity to go out there and give these guys an avenue to be themselves and play with freedom and that’s kind of how I’m going to approach it.

3. Jason Abrams:

   You go in, right, you’re tight, and you’re tense. You start going through the motions, and the poses, and stretching out, then when you’re done, you’re like, ‘I feel excellent.’.

4. Monica Garrett:

   Cloud cover will be widespread across the Great Lakes and Midwest, stretching into the Central Plains for overnight into Wednesday morning.

5. Anthony Fauci:

   You can make an argument, and some people are, about stretching out the doses by giving a single dose across the board, and hoping you’re going to get the second dose in time to give to individuals.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=stretching
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Stretching
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stretching
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stretching
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=stretching
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=stretching