dis
tend
Third Person
distends
Present Participle
distending
Past Tense
distended
Past Participle
distended
1
to expand, swell, or stretch beyond the normal or usual size
- After a large meal, his stomach began to distend, causing discomfort.
- The balloon distended as it filled with air during the birthday party.
- The frog's throat distended as it prepared to emit its distinctive croak.
- The chef observed the dough distend as it rose during the fermentation process.
- The tire started to distend as it absorbed more air from the pump.
Synonyms:
2
to cause something to swell due to internal pressure
- The pressure of the water distended the balloon until it nearly burst.
- The doctor carefully explained how the trapped air distended the patient’s stomach.
- They used a pump to distend the bladder for the medical procedure.
- Excessive force distended the pipe, making it prone to leakage.
- The illness had distended her abdomen, causing significant discomfort.