protendere

Definitions of protendere
  1. verb
    thrust or extend out
    synonyms: disturbarsi, incomodarsi, porgere, tendere
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    type of:
    gesticolare, gestire
    show, express or direct through movement
  2. verb
    stretch (the neck) so as to see better
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    type of:
    allungarsi, distendersi, stiracchiarsi, stirarsi
    extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
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