I . v. a.
1.
Strain, tighten, make tense.
2.
Extend, lengthen, elongate, draw out.
3.
Reach, ~ forth, hold out, extend, put forth.
4.
Spread, expand, unfold, display.
5.
Strain, sprain.
6.
Exaggerate, extend too far, strain.
II . v. n.
Extend, reach, be drawn out.
III . n.
1.
Extent, extension, reach, compass, range.
2.
Effort, struggle, strain, exertion.
3.
Course, direction.