distend in a sentence
v. t.
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Definition
To distend means to swell or expand by pressure from within.
Crossword clues for distend
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "distend".
- To swell due to internal pressure.
- To expand beyond normal size.
- To stretch out or inflate.
- To become larger from within.
- To balloon or puff up.
Distend sentence examples
- The balloon began to distend as air was pumped into it.
- After the large meal, my stomach started to distend uncomfortably.
- The river's banks were at risk of flooding as the water began to distend from heavy rains.
- During pregnancy, a woman's abdomen can distend significantly as the baby grows.
- The scientist observed how the rubber band would distend when stretched beyond its limits.
- The balloon began to distend as more air was pumped into it.
- After the large meal, I could feel my stomach start to distend uncomfortably.
- The river swelled and distended after several days of heavy rainfall.
- As the temperature rose, the metal pipes began to distend slightly.
- The artist used a canvas that would distend beautifully when painted upon.