Stretching (out) is a physical activity that involves extending the body to its full length in order to increase flexibility and range of motion. The crossword solutions for this term are EKING (5 letters), ELONGATION (10 letters), and SPREADEAGLING (13 letters). EKING is an action of obtaining something with difficulty, while ELONGATION is the act of making something longer or extending it. SPREADEAGLING is a more extreme form of stretching, where the body is spread out in a star shape.