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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

stretcher

/strɛtʃər/ noun · British & US
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What does stretcher mean?

noun

A long, narrow piece of equipment, typically with a flat surface, used for lifting or moving people or objects, especially in an emergency. A device, such as a table or a bed, that is used to support or stretch something.

Example

"The paramedics used a stretcher to carry the injured patient to the ambulance."

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