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Definition stretch out in American English

stretch out phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to lie down, usually in order to relax or to sleep

Example

Porter stretched out on his bunk, hands clasped behind his head.

Example

She stretched herself out on the sofa.

Synonyms and related words
Example

I stretched out a hand to touch her face.

Definition stretch out in American English