Stretch
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To lengthen by pulling. To lengthen when pulled. To pull tight. To get more use than expected from a limited resource. To be inaccurate by exaggeration. To extend from limit point to limit point. To extend one's limbs or body in order to stretch the muscles.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An act of stretching. The ability to lengthen when pulled. A course of thought which similarly diverts from 'straight' logic A segment of a journey or route. A quick pitching delivery used when runners are on base where the pitcher slides his leg instead of lifting it. A long reach in the direction of the ball with a foot remaining on the base by a first baseman in order to catch the ball sooner. A length of time
Example sentence: We're the only animal that wakes up and doesn't stretch.
Elastic
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.An elastic band.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.Made of elastic.Of clothing, elasticated.Sensitive to changes in price.
Example sentence: I always wear the same thing at home. I can't be bothered with jewelry. My pants have elastic waists. I like to be comfortable. There are so many more important things to worry about.