stretches
Example Sentences
Example:The muscles of his arms contracted with the effort of lifting the heavy object.
Definition:To pull together, bringing parts closer to a central point.
Example:The fabric shrank in the wash, so laundry detergent directions should be followed carefully.
Definition:To decrease in size or to contract in response to cold or heat and usually with the implication of loss or damage, as in fabric or beliefs.
Example:He experienced a cramp in his leg during the marathon.
Definition:To cause a painful and involuntary contraction, typically in muscles.
Example:After a long day at work, she needed to relax her tense muscles with a hot bath.
Definition:To release from tension, stress, or strain, as muscles might do after physical exercise or during a break.
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