stretchout

or stretch-out

[ strech-out ]

noun

1. a deliberate extension of time for meeting a production quota.
2. a method of labor management by which employees do additional work without a commensurate increase in wages.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stretchout¹

First recorded in 1925–30; noun use of verb phrase stretch out

Example Sentences

StretchOut Studios opened seven months ago in the Boston area, specializing in a type of athletic stretching technique called active isolated stretching.

From New York Times

“You have to let your body get used to it,” Rick Charron, the manager of StretchOut Studios, said.

From New York Times

Grab Ahold looks like she might like the stretchout in distance.

From Seattle Times

Grab Ahold looks like she might like the stretchout in distance.

From Seattle Times

Whiskey Prince could get a very easy lead in a paceless race, and if that happens, he should be able to handle the stretchout in distance.

From Seattle Times