stretch out

extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length; "Unfold the newspaper"; "stretch out that piece of cloth"; "extend the TV antenna"

lie down comfortably; "To enjoy the picnic, we stretched out on the grass"

thrust or extend out; "He held out his hand"; "point a finger"; "extend a hand"; "the bee exserted its sting"

extend one's body or limbs; "Let's stretch for a minute--we've been sitting here for over 3 hours"

stretch (the neck) so as to see better; "The women craned their necks to see the President drive by"