Stress

stres, re. That which bears with force or or weight, or the force or weight itself; that which constrains; pre ure; urgency; importance; violence. (Meek.) Force exerted in any direction or manner between contiguous bodies or parti of bodies. of Stretch, strech, v. t. [stretched (strecht), stretch or ing.] To draw out, extend, esp. in length; to extend in breadth, spread, expand; to reach out, put forth; t. to make tense, render tight: to strain; to exaggerate; to extend too far. — v. i. To be drawn out in length in or in breadth, or both; to be extended, spread; to be extended, without breaking, as elastic substances; to strain beyond the truth, exaggerate. (Naut.) To direct a course, sail; to make violent efforts in running. — n. Act of, or state of being, etc.; reach; effort; struggle; strain; extent to which anything may be stretched; any extended portion or division. (Naut.) Reach or extent of progre on one tack; a imtack; course; direction. — Stretchier, re. One who, or that which, stretches. (Masonry.) A brick or stone for laid with its longer dimension in the line of direction of the wall. A piece of timber in building. (Naut.) A narrow piece of plank for rowers to brace Stretcher, their feet against. A litter or frame for carrying sick, wounded, or dead persons. _ Strew, stioo or stro, v. t. [strewed (strood or strSd); strewing.] To scatter, spread by scattering; to scatter looselv; to cover by scattering something over.