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Stretch your arms before exercise.
What does Stretch mean?
to make longer or reach farther.
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To extend, lengthen, or reach farther.
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Rubber bands stretch when you pull them.
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What does stretch mean?
Stretch means to make longer or reach farther.
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Partverb, noun.
MeaningStretch means to make longer or reach farther.
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