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draw vs stretch

stretch vs draw

draw and stretch both are nouns.

draw is not an adjective while stretch is an adjective.

draw and stretch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
draw Yes No Yes No
stretch Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, stretch is a hyponym of draw; that is, stretch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than draw:
  • draw: cause to move by pulling
  • stretch: pull in opposite directions
As verbs, stretch is a hypernym of draw; that is, stretch is a word with a broader meaning than draw:
  • draw: stretch back a bowstring (on an archer's bow)
  • stretch: pull in opposite directions
draw (noun) stretch (noun)
the act of drawing or hauling something exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
poker in which a player can discard cards and receive substitutes from the dealer the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
(American football) the quarterback moves back as if to pass and then hands the ball to the fullback who is running toward the line of scrimmage extension to or beyond the ordinary limit
a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer a straightaway section of a racetrack
a playing card or cards dealt or taken from the pack the capacity for being stretched
anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random a large and unbroken expanse or distance
the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided an unbroken period of time during which you do something
a gully that is shallower than a ravine
an entertainer who attracts large audiences
draw (adjective) stretch (adjective)
easily stretched
having an elongated seating area
draw (verb) stretch (verb)
cause to localize at one point extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
shrink extend one's body or limbs
flatten, stretch, or mold metal or glass, by rolling or by pulling it through a die or by stretching become longer by being stretched and pulled
remove the entrails of make long or longer by pulling and stretching
reduce the diameter of (a wire or metal rod) by pulling it through a die extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly
bring or lead someone to a certain action or condition increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
steep; pass through a strainer corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
make, formulate, or derive in the mind pull in opposite directions
select or take in from a given group or region extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
give a description of lie down comfortably
finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc. occupy a large, elongated area
choose at random
suck in or take (air)
make a mark or lines on a surface
move or pull so as to cover or uncover something
cause to move by pulling
take in, also metaphorically
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
stretch back a bowstring (on an archer's bow)
pass over, across, or through
thread on or as if on a string
represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface
earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher
engage in drawing
write a legal document or paper
elicit responses, such as objections, criticism, applause, etc.
take liquid out of a container or well
bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover
move or go steadily or gradually
to obtain a liquid from somewhere
cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense
get or derive
remove (a commodity) from (a supply source)
pull (a person) apart with four horses tied to his extremities, so as to execute him
allow a draft
require a specified depth for floating
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