small stretch

Frequency: 7.011.5 per million words

describing a small area of land or water

stretchADJECTIVE + stretch

Categories:

small

Examples (10)

  • A small stretch of beach was all they had left after the storm.
  • The river narrows to a small stretch near the old mill.
  • We found a small stretch of calm water perfect for kayaking.
  • Even a small stretch of urban green space can support diverse wildlife.
  • He managed to buy a small stretch of land bordering the forest.
  • The hiking path followed a small stretch of rocky coastline.
  • For a small stretch, the road was unpaved, making the drive bumpy.
  • They cultivated a small stretch of garden behind their cottage.
  • Despite its small stretch, the creek was surprisingly deep in places.
  • Can you see that small stretch of sand glistening in the distance?