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stretch / pull

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɨʃ.ˈti.kɐ/es·ti·ca

Definition

1

The act or effect of stretching; a pull to lengthen. Figuratively, a final or extra effort.

Usage examples

He gave the rope a good pull to tighten it.
We're in the final stretch of the project.

Common combinations

give a stretchfinal stretchlittle pull