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post-stretch

|post-stretch|

B2

🇺🇸

/poʊst strɛtʃ/

🇬🇧

/pəʊst strɛtʃ/

after stretching

Etymology
Etymology Information

'post-stretch' originates from English, combining 'post-' meaning 'after' and 'stretch' referring to the act of stretching muscles.

Historical Evolution

'post-stretch' is a modern English term that combines the prefix 'post-' with the word 'stretch' to describe a phase following stretching exercises.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the time after stretching exercises, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a period or phase following a stretching exercise or routine, often used to describe the time when the body is cooling down and recovering.

After the workout, she focused on her post-stretch routine to prevent muscle soreness.

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Last updated: 2025/06/05 08:31