Hyphenation of stretch

How to hyphenate stretch

Because it is a word with a single syllable, stretch is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

stretch

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 7
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: stretch

Definitions of stretch

stretch is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
An act of stretching.
Example: I was right in the middle of a stretch when the phone rang.
noun
The ability to lengthen when pulled.
Example: That rubber band has quite a bit of stretch.
noun
A course of thought which diverts from straightforward logic, or requires extraordinary belief or exaggeration.
Example: It's a bit of a stretch to call Boris Karloff a comedian.
noun
A segment of a journey or route.
Example: It was an easy trip except for the last stretch, which took forever.
noun
A segment or length of material.
Example: a stretch of cloth
noun
A quick pitching delivery used when runners are on base where the pitcher slides his leg instead of lifting it.
noun
A long reach in the direction of the ball with a foot remaining on the base by a first baseman in order to catch the ball sooner.
noun
Term of address for a tall person.
noun
The homestretch, the final straight section of the track leading to the finish.
noun
A length of time.
noun
A stretch limousine.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To lengthen by pulling.
Example: I stretched the rubber band until it almost broke.
verb
To lengthen when pulled.
Example: The rubber band stretched almost to the breaking point.
verb
To pull tight.
Example: First, stretch the skin over the frame of the drum.
verb
To get more use than expected from a limited resource.
Example: I managed to stretch my coffee supply a few more days.
verb
To make inaccurate by exaggeration.
Example: To say crossing the street was brave is stretching the meaning of "brave" considerably.
verb
To extend physically, especially from limit point to limit point.
Example: The beach stretches from Cresswell to Amble.
verb
To extend one’s limbs or another part of the body in order to improve the elasticity of one's muscles
Example: Cats stretch with equal ease and agility beyond the point that breaks a man on the rack.
verb
To extend to a limit point
Example: His mustache stretched all the way to his sideburns.
verb
To increase.
verb
To stretch the truth; to exaggerate.
Example: a man apt to stretch in his report of facts
verb
To sail by the wind under press of canvas.
Example: The ship stretched to the eastward.
verb
To execute by hanging.
verb
To make great demands on the capacity or resources of something.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.