Sentences

distend in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

To distend means to swell or expand by pressure from within.

Sample Sentences

  1. The balloon began to distend as air was pumped into it.
  2. After the large meal, my stomach started to distend uncomfortably.
  3. The river's banks were at risk of flooding as the water began to distend from heavy rains.
  4. During pregnancy, a woman's abdomen can distend significantly as the baby grows.
  5. The scientist observed how the rubber band would distend when stretched beyond its limits.
  6. The balloon began to distend as more air was pumped into it.
  7. After the large meal, I could feel my stomach start to distend uncomfortably.
  8. The river swelled and distended after several days of heavy rainfall.
  9. As the temperature rose, the metal pipes began to distend slightly.
  10. The artist used a canvas that would distend beautifully when painted upon.