stretching /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃɪŋ/noun 2adjective 1forms 3 noun2 •The act by which something is stretched.[Skins] must be submitted to several washings, treadings, and stretchings, before they acquire the necessary pliancy. — 1859 •A form of physical exercise in which a specific skeletal muscle (or muscle group) is deliberately elongated to its fullest length in order to improve the muscle's felt elasticity and reaffirm comfortable muscle tone. adjective1 •Requiring a high level of effort or performance. formsstretchings · more stretching · most stretching