stretcher
Stretcher (noun) means a flat frame used to carry an injured or sick person. Example: “Paramedics carried him out on a stretcher.”
How to use stretcher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA carrying frame for an injured person, or a frame that holds a painting canvas taut.
Word forms
stretchered past tense, stretchers plural, stretchers singular
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Paramedics carried him out on a _____.
Etymology
From "stretch" plus the agent suffix "-er."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for stretcher
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What does “stretcher” mean?
The word “stretcher” means a flat frame used to carry an injured or sick person. In plain terms, a carrying frame for an injured person, or a frame that holds a painting canvas taut.
How do you pronounce “stretcher”?
“Stretcher” is pronounced STREHT-shuh (/ˈstɹɛt͡ʃɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “stretcher” in a sentence?
Here is “stretcher” used in a sentence: “Paramedics carried him out on a stretcher.”
What part of speech is “stretcher”?
“Stretcher” is a noun.
Is “stretcher” a common word?
“Stretcher” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “stretcher” have?
“Stretcher” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a flat frame used to carry an injured or sick person.