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Stretchers

Verb / ˈstretʃɜ:z / Another word for stretchers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A stretcher is a device used to carry an injured or sick person, consisting of a long piece of cloth or wood with handles at each end.

Synonyms & similar words

copestone stretcher copingstone capstone gurney cot bed litter trolley stretcher-bearer carrier conveyance vehicle ambulance cart wagon wheelchair palanquin rickshaw bier sledge travois

Example sentences

  1. The firefighters carried the injured person on stretchers.
  2. The hospital had a shortage of stretchers.
  3. The paramedics quickly loaded the patient onto the stretcher.
  4. The stretcher was made of sturdy wood.
  5. The team of stretcher-bearers carefully lifted the injured soldier.

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  • "You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice." - Bob Marley
  • "Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will." - Mahatma Gandhi
  • "The harder the struggle, the more glorious the triumph." - Thomas Paine

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