How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
stretcher — ► NOUN 1) a framework of two poles with a long piece of canvas slung between them, used for carrying sick, injured, or dead people. 2) a wooden frame over which a canvas is stretched ready for painting. 3) a brick or stone laid with its long side … English terms dictionary
Stretcher — Stretch er, n. 1. One who, or that which, stretches. [1913 Webster] 2. (Masonry) A brick or stone laid with its longer dimension in the line of direction of the wall. Gwilt. [1913 Webster] 3. (Arch.) A piece of timber used in building. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
stretcher — [strech′ər] n. a person or thing that stretches; specif., a) a brace or tie used to extend or support a framework; crosspiece b) a brick or stone laid lengthwise in a wall c) any of several framelike devices used for stretching and shaping cloth … English World dictionary
Stretcher — A stretcher is a medical device used to carry casualties or an incapacitated person from one place to another. It is a simple type of litter, and still called by that name in some cases.A stretcher is usually carried by two people, one at the… … Wikipedia
stretcher — [[t]stre̱tʃə(r)[/t]] stretchers, stretchered 1) N COUNT A stretcher is a long piece of canvas with a pole along each side, which is used to carry an injured or sick person. The two ambulance attendants quickly put Plover on a stretcher and got… … English dictionary
stretcher — Wooden bars, usually made of pine, that constitute a frame over which the canvas of a painting is stretched. Although stretchers can be any shape, most are rectangular. The edge of the canvas is attached to the stretcher with tacks, or with… … Glossary of Art Terms
stretcher — n. & v. n. 1 a framework of two poles with canvas etc. between, for carrying sick, injured, or dead persons in a lying position. 2 a brick or stone laid with its long side along the face of a wall (cf. HEADER). 3 a board in a boat against which a … Useful english dictionary
stretcher — /strech euhr/, n. 1. Med. a. a kind of litter, often of canvas stretched on a frame, for carrying the sick, wounded, or dead. b. a similar litter on wheels, adapted for use in ambulances and hospitals. 2. a person or thing that stretches. 3. any… … Universalium
stretcher — n. (to carry smb.) on a stretcher * * * [ stretʃə] (to carry smb.) on a stretcher … Combinatory dictionary
stretcher — stretch|er1 [ˈstretʃə US ər] n a type of bed used for carrying someone who is too injured or ill to walk stretcher 2 stretcher2 v [T always + adverb/preposition] BrE to carry someone on a stretcher be stretchered off/into etc ▪ Ward was… … Dictionary of contemporary English
stretcher — 1 noun (C) a covered frame for carrying someone who is too injured or ill to walk 2 verb (transitive always + adv/prep) to carry someone on a stretcher: stretcher sb off/into etc: Ward was stretchered off early in the game after a tackle by… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
