esticar — meaning in English

English meaning

• stretch verb To pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.
• thrust noun A sudden strong push or lunge forward.

Senses

esticar is used for these senses in English:

• thrust (transitive) To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully.

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.

thrust — full definition

1. noun A sudden strong push or lunge forward.
2. noun The main point or focus of an argument or plan.
3. verb To push something forward with force, often suddenly.

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