Stretcher Definition

strĕchər
stretchers
noun
stretchers
A person or thing that stretches.
Webster's New World
A light frame covered with canvas, etc. and used for carrying the sick, injured, or dead; litter.
Webster's New World
One that stretches, such as the wooden framework on which canvas is stretched for an oil painting.
American Heritage
Any similar device, as a wheeled cot used in ambulances.
Webster's New World
A usually horizontal tie beam or brace serving to support or extend a framework.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
verb
To move or remove by means of a stretcher.
The injured player was stretchered off the field.
Webster's New World
To carry (an injured person) on a stretcher.
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Other Word Forms of Stretcher

Noun

Singular:
stretcher
Plural:
stretchers

Origin of Stretcher

Stretcher Sentence Examples

  • This, the stretcher of the cubital quills, is a very interesting muscle.

  • I was flat on my back on a stretcher and there were a number of people in the room, most with flashlights, all seemingly talking at the same time.

  • The peasants, adjusting the stretcher to their shoulders, started hurriedly along the path they had trodden down, to the dressing station.

  • A home made wooden stretcher was built by members.

  • We caught up to the ambulance at the emergency room entrance just as attendants were removing a stretcher.

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Words Starting With

SSTSTR

Words Ending With

RERHER

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Words Starting With S and Ending With R

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With S9 Letter Words Ending With R