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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Distended; p. pr. & vb. n.Distending.] [L. distendere, distentum, distensum; dis- + tendere to stretch, stretch out: cf. F. distendre to distend, dtendre to unbend. See Tend, and cf. Detent.] 1. To extend in some one direction; to lengthen out; to stretch. [R.] But say, what mean those colored streaks in heaven Distended as the brow of God appeased? Milton. 2. To stretch out or extend in all directions; to dilate; to enlarge, as by elasticity of parts; to inflate so as to produce tension; to cause to swell; as, to distend a bladder, the stomach, etc. The warmth distends the chinks. Dryden. Syn. -- To dilate; expand; enlarge; swell; inflate. Distend" v. i.To become expanded or inflated; to swell. "His heart distends with pride." Milton. スポンサード リンク
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