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stretch vs pull

pull vs stretch

stretch and pull both are nouns.

stretch is an adjective but pull is not an adjective.

stretch and pull both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stretch Yes Yes Yes No
pull Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pull is a hypernym of stretch; that is, pull is a word with a broader meaning than stretch:
  • stretch: pull in opposite directions
  • pull: cause to move by pulling
Other hypernyms of stretch include draw.
stretch (noun) pull (noun)
exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
extension to or beyond the ordinary limit a sustained effort
a straightaway section of a racetrack a device used for pulling something
the capacity for being stretched special advantage or influence
a large and unbroken expanse or distance the force used in pulling
an unbroken period of time during which you do something a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
stretch (adjective) pull (adjective)
easily stretched
having an elongated seating area
stretch (verb) pull (verb)
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body strain abnormally
extend one's body or limbs take away
become longer by being stretched and pulled take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for
make long or longer by pulling and stretching cause to move by pulling
extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly tear or be torn violently
increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing
pull in opposite directions apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length strip of feathers
lie down comfortably remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
occupy a large, elongated area steer into a certain direction
move into a certain direction
operate when rowing a boat
bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover
rein in to keep from winning a race
cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
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