1. the act of extending or lengthening something
2. exercises done to make muscles more flexible

1. extending or lengthening something by pulling
Usage: present participle of stretch
2. reaching or extending across a distance or area
Usage: present participle of stretch
3. doing exercises to make muscles more flexible
Usage: present participle of stretch

Examples

• She was stretching the rubber band until it snapped.
• The highway is stretching across three states.
• I always do stretching before running.
• The cat was stretching after its nap.
• Daily stretching helps prevent muscle injuries.
• The fabric kept stretching out of shape.
• He spent ten minutes stretching before the game.