Etymology

1. stretcher

noun. ['ˈstrɛtʃɝ'] a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting.

Etymology

  • -er (English)
  • -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stretch (English)
  • strecchen (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Stretcher

  • pletscher
  • pletcher
  • fletcher
  • letcher
  • lecher
  • ketcher
  • betcher

2. stretcher-bearer

noun. ['ˈstrɛtʃɝˈbɛrɝ'] one who helps carry a stretcher.

3. stretcher

noun. ['ˈstrɛtʃɝ'] a litter for transporting people who are ill or wounded or dead; usually consists of a sheet of canvas stretched between two poles.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • -er (English)
  • -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stretch (English)
  • strecchen (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. stretcher

noun. ['ˈstrɛtʃɝ'] a stone that forms the top of wall or building.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • -er (English)
  • -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stretch (English)
  • strecchen (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. stretcher

noun. ['ˈstrɛtʃɝ'] a mechanical device used to make something larger (as shoes or gloves) by stretching it.

Etymology

  • -er (English)
  • -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stretch (English)
  • strecchen (Middle English (1100-1500))