ˈstretʃə n. & v. --n. 1 a
framework of
two poles
with canvas etc.
between,
for carrying sick,
injured, or
dead persons in a lying
position. 2 a
brick or
stone laid with
its long
side along the face of a
wall (cf. HEADER). 3 a
board in a
boat against which a rower presses the
feet. 4 a
rod or bar as a
tie between chair-legs etc. 5 a
wooden frame over which a canvas is stretched
ready for
painting. 6
archaic sl. an exaggeration or lie. --v.tr. (often foll. by off)
convey (a sick or injured person) on a stretcher. østretcher-bearer a
person who helps to
carry a stretcher,
esp. in
war or at a
major accident.