restretch
/riˈstrɛtʃ/
verb
- To stretch something again, especially to restore its shape, tightness, or elasticity.
- The artist decided to restretch the canvas on a new frame.
- After washing the sweater, she had to restretch it to its original size.
- You may need to restretch the elastic in your waistband if it feels loose.
- To extend or pull something again, such as a muscle or material, after it has relaxed or contracted.
- The yoga instructor told the class to restretch their arms toward the ceiling.
- He had to restretch the rubber band because it had snapped back too tightly.
- The runner paused to restretch his hamstrings before the final lap.