To extend or spread something out in a line by means of a string, cord, or similar material; to lay out or stretch physical material (wire, net, string) along a distance.
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To prolong or stretch out a period of time or an obligation; to delay or make something last longer than necessary.
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To release or let out a length of thread, cord, or line by allowing it to run free.