Synonyms: stretch forth, stretch out, hold out, exsert, extend, put out
Definition: thrust or extend out
Usage: He held out his hand; point a finger; extend a hand; the bee exserted its sting
Similar words: gesticulate, gesture, motion
Definition: show, express or direct through movement
Usage: He gestured his desire to leave
Synonyms: stretch out, crane
Definition: stretch (the neck) so as to see better
Usage: The women craned their necks to see the President drive by
Similar words: extend, stretch
Definition: extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
Usage: Stretch your legs!; Extend your right arm above your head
Synonyms: stretch, stretch out
Definition: extend one's body or limbs
Usage: Let's stretch for a minute--we've been sitting here for over 3 hours
Similar words: move
Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right
Synonyms: stretch, stretch out
Definition: lie down comfortably
Usage: To enjoy the picnic, we stretched out on the grass
Definition: assume a reclining position
Usage: lie down on the bed until you feel better
Synonyms: extend, stretch, stretch out, unfold
Definition: extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
Usage: Unfold the newspaper; stretch out that piece of cloth; extend the TV antenna
Similar words: deform, change form, change shape
Definition: assume a different shape or form