One refers to movement and social relations stretched across multiple borders, and the other to a sense of self and group identity that differentiates communities.

The meaning of STRETCH is to extend (one's limbs, one's body, etc.) in a reclining position. How to use stretch in a sentence.

[transitive] stretch somebody/something to make use of a lot of your money, supplies, time, etc. The pandemic has stretched healthcare resources to the limit. We can't take on any more work—we're …

Also stretched. of or relating to a conveyance, as a limousine or airliner, whose seating area is expanded to carry more passengers or afford greater legroom and to allow space for other comforts …

The system is very stretched. The deal will also help the company's stretched finances. Family finances were already very stretched. The staff are fully stretched as it is. The Navy is stretched to the limit …

Definitions of stretched adjective (of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching “well- stretched muscles are less susceptible to injury” synonyms: flexible, flexile able to flex; able to bend easily

To extend one's muscles or limbs, as after prolonged sitting or on awakening.

to (cause to) extend or spread from one place to another: [~ + object] The crew stretched a rope across the road. [no object] The forest stretches for miles. to extend in time:[no object] His memory …

Samira Mustafaeva, Russian rhythmic gymnast A stretching Siberian tiger Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon (or muscle group) is deliberately expanded …

Stretched or Streched are two words that are confused and usually misspelled due to their similarity. Check which one to use!