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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

stretchers

/strɛtʃərz/ noun · British & US
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What does stretchers mean?

noun

Long, narrow boards or frames used to support or carry something, especially a person, typically in an emergency or when a stretcher is not available.

Example

"The paramedics used stretchers to transport the injured hikers down the mountain."

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