stretcher
noun
stretch·er
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Definition of stretcher
(Entry 1 of 2)
b
: an exaggerated story : a tall tale
2a
: a brick or stone laid with its length parallel to the face of the wall
b
: a timber or rod used especially when horizontal as a tie in framed work
3
: a device for carrying a sick, injured, or dead person
4
: a rod or bar extending between two legs of a chair or table
stretcher
verb
stretchered;
stretchering;
stretchers
Definition of stretcher (Entry 2 of 2)
: to carry or transport on a stretcher
Examples of stretcher in a Sentence
Noun
They carried her out to the ambulance on a stretcher.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The boxer began vomiting while waiting for the stretcher. — Reuters, The Mercury News, "Boxer Maxim Dadashev dies after first loss of his career," 23 July 2019 Before being loaded onto the ambulance’s stretcher, Trail appeared to be unconscious, the local outlet reports. — Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, "Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend's Tinder Date Attempts to Slit His Throat During Murder Trial," 25 June 2019 Phoenix Fire Department officials say the woman was treated for dizziness and nausea but suffered no other ill effects when the stretcher spun ever-faster in the backwash of the helicopter's rotor blades. — orlandosentinel.com, "Watch: Helicopter rescue goes awry as 74-year-old hiker spins out of control underneath," 6 June 2019 Dramatic video of the airlift shows the woman spinning at a high pace on the stretcher dangling below the helicopter. — Fox News, "VIDEO: Arizona helicopter rescue gurney carrying woman, 74, spins uncontrollably midair," 5 June 2019 The medical team had to bring on the stretcher, as the Italian star was unable to walk off the pitch. — SI.com, "Inter Midfielder to Potentially Miss Remainder of the Season Following Injury During Cagliari Clash," 18 Apr. 2018 Asllani was taken off the field on a stretcher during Wednesday's semifinal loss to the Netherlands following a head injury and was taken to hospital. — Daniella Matar, chicagotribune.com, "Sweden beats England 2-1 to take third place at Women’s World Cup," 6 July 2019 An injured man is carried on a stretcher during protests in Khartoum on June 3. — Julia Steers, WSJ, "Brutal Sudanese Militia Leader Plays a Bigger Role in War-Torn Nation," 20 June 2019 On a stretcher outside his office, a skeletally thin old man retched loudly; the man’s daughter tried to push more fluids into him. — Peter Schwartzstein, National Geographic, "This vanishing forest protects the coasts—and lives—of two countries," 17 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Juan Foyth was stretchered off in the second half against Bayern Munich, with fears of a serious ankle injury for the defender. — SI.com, "Tottenham vs Inter Preview: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News," 1 Aug. 2019 The hosts' early rhythm was disrupted when Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain was stretchered off with a nasty-looking knee injury, which could threaten his World Cup dreams with England. — Kieran Canning, chicagotribune.com, "Salah superb but five-star Liverpool give Roma lifeline," 24 Apr. 2018 Pro-democracy legislator Claudia Mo was seen being stretchered into an ambulance. — Time Staff, Time, "On the Anniversary of Its Return to Chinese Sovereignty, Hong Kong Flies the Rebel Flag," 1 July 2019 He was eventually stretchered of the pitch, leaving the Gunners fearing the worst. — SI.com, "France Confirms Laurent Koscielny Will Miss World Cup With Achilles Injury," 4 May 2018 The Arsenal captain was stretchered off in the opening exchanges of his side's 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid on Thursday evening after a somewhat innocuous off-the-ball turn led to the defender being unable to carry on. — SI.com, "Arsene Wenger Admits Laurent Koscielny Will Miss World Cup if Scan Confirms Achilles Tear," 4 May 2018 Auburn forward Anfernee McLemore was stretchered off the court late in the first half of Saturday's game against South Carolina. — Khadrice Rollins, SI.com, "Auburn's Anfernee McLemore Stretchered Off Court After Horrific Ankle Injury," 17 Feb. 2018 The striker’s follow through resulted in McCarthy writhing around in agony on the turf, Rondon in tears for his part in the incident and the Blues’ medical team stretchering him off the field. — SI.com, "PHOTO: Everton Ace McCarthy Thanks Well Wishers After Successful Broken Leg Operation," 24 Jan. 2018 Sebastian Larsson of Sweden is stretchered off after a blow to the head. — Andrew Keh And James Wagner, New York Times, "Mexico Loses to Sweden. Mexico Advances. Celebrate?," 28 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'stretcher.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for stretcher
stretcher
noun
English Language Learners Definition of stretcher
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a device that is made of a long piece of thick cloth stretched between two poles and that is used for carrying an injured or dead person
stretcher
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of stretcher (Entry 2 of 2)
British
: to carry (someone) on a stretcher
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stretcher
noun
stretch·er
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Kids Definition of stretcher
: a device like a cot used for carrying a sick or injured person
stretcher
noun
stretch·er
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Medical Definition of stretcher
: a device for carrying a sick, injured, or dead person
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