Word Meaning

distend definition and meaning

v. t. To extend in some one direction; to lengthen out; to stretch.
v. t. To stretch out or extend in all directions; to dilate; to enlarge, as by elasticity of parts; to inflate so as to produce tension; to cause to swell; as, to distend a bladder, the stomach, etc.
v. i. To become expanded or inflated; to swell.

Crossword clues for distend

- Become bloated