stretcher

noun stretch·er \ ˈstre-chər \

|Updated on: 11 Jul 2018

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Definition of stretcher

1 a : one that stretches; especially : a device or machine for stretching or expanding something

b : an exaggerated story : a tall tale

2 a : a brick or stone laid with its length parallel to the face of the wall

b : a timber or rod used especially when horizontal as a tie in framed work

3 : a device for carrying a sick, injured, or dead person

4 : a rod or bar extending between two legs of a chair or table

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Examples of stretcher in a Sentence

They carried her out to the ambulance on a stretcher.

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Sam Hobson, a friend of Sturgess, said she was taken away on a stretcher after falling ill Saturday, the BBC reported.

— jane onyanga-omara, USA TODAY, "Russia denies involvement in new UK nerve agent poisoning," 5 July 2018
Henderson started that game, but left on a stretcher after twisting his knee going after a foul popup behind the plate.

— kirk kenney, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Mississippi State coach Gary Henderson was thinking of his 1984 Aztecs when Bulldogs clinched College World Series berth," 16 June 2018
But hold up: There's a dramatic cut to David being carried out (in his underwear, no less) on a stretcher.

— anna moeslein, Glamour, "The Bachelorette Season 14 Episode 3 Recap: Why Is Everyone Getting Injured?," 11 June 2018
Patients have little or no privacy, lying on stretchers in hallways or separated from other patients by mere curtains.

— nathaniel morris, chicagotribune.com, "Even suicidal patients are put on the ER wait list," 23 May 2018
Patients have little or no privacy, lying on stretchers in hallways or separated from other patients by mere curtains.

— nathaniel morris, Washington Post, "Suicidal? Be prepared to wait for care.," 19 May 2018
Oxlade-Chamberlain was taken off on a stretcher in the 15th minute after a challenge with Aleksandar Kolarov and had a scan on Wednesday that revealed the ligament injury.

— SI.com, "Liverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Ruled Out of World Cup With Knee Ligament Injury," 25 Apr. 2018
The sick lay on stretchers in hallways for entire days, or on the floor.

— aaron gilbreath, Longreads, "England’s National Health Service Is Suffering Growing Pains," 20 Apr. 2018
NOTES Bruins D Brandon Carlo was taken off on a stretcher in the third period after an apparent ankle injury.

— jimmy golen, Sun-Sentinel.com, "James Reimer gives up five goals in loss to Bruins as Panthers' playoffs hopes take a blow," 31 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of stretcher

15th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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stretcher

verb

Definition of stretcher

stretchered; stretchering; stretchers

transitive verb

: to carry or transport on a stretcher

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Sebastian Larsson of Sweden is stretchered off after a blow to the head.

— andrew keh and james wagner, New York Times, "Mexico Loses to Sweden. Mexico Advances. Celebrate?," 28 June 2018
Aguilar was injured in the first half of Colombia's 3-0 victory over Poland last Sunday in Kazan and had to be stretchered off the field.

— Houston Chronicle, "Mexico, Sweden advance from group stage; defending World Cup champ Germany eliminated," 27 June 2018
However, defender Laurent Koscielny will not feature after he was stretchered off during Thursday's game against to Atlético Madrid.

— SI.com, "Arsenal vs Burnley Preview: Classic Encounter, Team News, Prediction & More," 5 May 2018
French striker Yann Karamoh missed two golden chances in front of goal with the hosts losing midfielder Roberto Gagliardini who was stretchered off in the first half with a suspected hamstring problem.

— emmeline moore, chicagotribune.com, "Serie A Recap: Inter move up to third with Cagliari rout," 18 Apr. 2018
Defender Aïssatou Tounkara, playing in just her sixth international match, needed to be stretchered off the pitch with a cast on her lower left leg after a challenge on Germany’s Dzesnifer Marozsan.

— jordan culver, OrlandoSentinel.com, "U.S. defeats England in Orlando, wins SheBelieves Cup," 8 Mar. 2018
Winston Reid has been stretchered off for West Ham after falling awkwardly.

— SI.com, "Swansea 4-1 West Ham: Carvalhal Revival Continues With Ayew-Led Demolition of Hammers," 3 Mar. 2018
Mbappe, already bleeding from his head from an earlier challenge, had to be stretchered off and replaced by Julian Draxler after being flattened by some strong goalkeeping from Portuguese Lopes.

— jed court/afp, chicagotribune.com, "Ligue 1 Recap: Lyon upend PSG, Monaco regain 3rd place," 21 Jan. 2018
Neymar faces a race to be fit for the second leg of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League last 16 tie against Real Madrid after he was stretchered off against Marseille in Sunday's Classique.

— SI.com, "Neymar Facing Race to Be Fit for Real Madrid Clash After Being Stretchered Off in Le Classique," 26 Feb. 2018

First Known Use of stretcher

1973

in the meaning defined above

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STRETCHER Defined for English Language Learners

stretcher

noun

Definition of stretcher for English Language Learners

: a device that is made of a long piece of thick cloth stretched between two poles and that is used for carrying an injured or dead person

stretcher

verb

Definition of stretcher for English Language Learners

: to carry (someone) on a stretcher

STRETCHER Defined for Kids

stretcher

noun stretch·er \ ˈstre-chər \

Definition of stretcher for Students

: a device like a cot used for carrying a sick or injured person

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stretcher

noun stretch·er \ ˈstrech-ər \

medical Definition of stretcher

: a device for carrying a sick, injured, or dead person

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