Basic Details
Word: Stretcher
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A piece of equipment used to carry someone who is injured or unable to walk.
Synonyms: Frame, bier
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- On a stretcher: To be carried on a stretcher, often because of an injury. Example: "After the accident, he was taken away on a stretcher."
- Stretch your legs: To take a brief walk to relieve tiredness. Example: "Let's stop for a moment and stretch our legs after the long car ride."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The paramedics quickly placed the injured person on the stretcher to transport him to the hospital.
Example 2: During the sports game, the player fell and had to leave the field on a stretcher.
Example 3: In the emergency room, the doctors prepared a stretcher for the next patient arriving by ambulance.
Fun Fact
The word "stretcher" comes from the idea of 'stretching' something across a frame to support it. The first stretchers were made of simple cloth over a frame and were used in battle to carry wounded soldiers.
Famous Quote
"A good physician treats the disease; a great physician treats the patient who has the disease." William Osler
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "stretcher" mean?
a) A type of vehicle
b) A platform to carry someone
c) A kind of bed
d) A type of tool
Answer: b) A platform to carry someone
2. Which of these is a synonym of "stretcher"?
a) Frame
b) Table
c) Chair
d) Scene
Answer: a) Frame
3. Which sentence uses "stretcher" correctly?
a) The stretcher broke while carrying the injured player.
b) The stretcher sang beautifully during the concert.
c) Everyone danced on the stretcher.
d) The stretcher is a popular food dish.
Answer: a) The stretcher broke while carrying the injured player.
4. Which idiom refers to being transported on a stretcher?
a) Stretch your legs
b) On a stretcher
c) As easy as pie
d) Break the ice
Answer: b) On a stretcher
5. What is the opposite of "stretcher"?
a) N/A
b) Pillow
c) Walker
d) Chair
Answer: a) N/A
