stretch out

Verb
  1. Extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length (synset 202058913)
    "Unfold the newspaper"; "stretch out that piece of cloth"; "extend the TV antenna"
    is a type of: change form, change shape, deform - assume a different shape or form
    same as: extend, stretch, unfold
    verb group: extend - open or straighten out; unbend
  2. Lie down comfortably (synset 201989285)
    "To enjoy the picnic, we stretched out on the grass"
    is a type of: lie, lie down - assume a reclining position
    same as: stretch
  3. Thrust or extend out (synset 200027698)
    "He held out his hand"; "point a finger"; "extend a hand"; "the bee exserted its sting"
    is a type of: gesticulate, gesture, motion - show, express or direct through movement
    subtypes: hyperextend - extend a joint beyond its normal range
    same as: exsert, extend, hold out, put out, stretch forth
  4. Extend one's body or limbs (synset 200101188)
    "Let's stretch for a minute--we've been sitting here for over 3 hours"
    is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
    same as: stretch
  5. Stretch (the neck) so as to see better (synset 200028160)
    "The women craned their necks to see the President drive by"
    is a type of: extend, stretch - extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
    same as: crane

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