At a stretch, in one continuous period of time.

(idiomatic) Alternative form of by no stretch of the imagination.

simple past tense and past participle of stretch the truth

simple past tense and past participle of stretch out

(of an audio signal) Altered in speed or duration without affecting the original pitch.

simple past tense and past participle of time-stretch

simple past tense and past participle of stretch the envelope

simple past tense and past participle of stretch one's wings

The final part of a racecourse from the last curve to the finish line. / (figuratively, by extension) The final part of a distance or the final effort needed to finish.

Any of a series of red, irregular stripes on the surface of the skin caused by rapid growth of the tissues lying just underneath. They usually appear as a result of pregnancy, puberty or obesity, but can also be caused by rapid muscle growth.