tendo — meaning in English

English meaning

• spurt verb To gush out suddenly in a jet or stream.
• stretch verb To pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.

Senses

tendo is used for these senses in English:

• spurt (intransitive) To make a strong effort for a short period of time.
• stretch (transitive) To lengthen by pulling.

spurt — full definition

1. verb To gush out suddenly in a jet or stream.
2. noun A sudden brief increase in speed, effort, or activity.

stretch — full definition

1. verb To pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.
2. verb To extend one's own body or limbs, often to loosen muscles.
3. verb To make a limited resource or piece of information go further than it comfortably should.
4. noun A continuous extent of time or distance.

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