Clues for the word "STRETCHER"
We've had 21 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 18 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on December 29, 2023.
Definition of stretcher
- n. - One who, or that which, stretches.
- n. - A brick or stone laid with its longer dimension in the line of direction of the wall.
- n. - A piece of timber used in building.
- n. - A narrow crosspiece of the bottom of a boat against which a rower braces his feet.
- n. - A crosspiece placed between the sides of a boat to keep them apart when hoisted up and griped.
- n. - A litter, or frame, for carrying disabled, wounded, or dead persons.
- n. - An overstretching of the truth; a lie.
- n. - One of the rods in an umbrella, attached at one end to one of the ribs, and at the other to the tube sliding upon the handle.
- n. - An instrument for stretching boots or gloves.
- n. - The frame upon which canvas is stretched for a painting.
Referring Clues
- Transport for an injured Texan
- "M*A*S*H" prop
- M*a*s*h prop
- Casualty transport
- Emergency gear
- Battlefield transport
- Hospital conveyance
- Aid to carrying the injured
- Expanding carrier for body or brick
- Is a patient requiring traction put on it?
- Frame for carrying injured person
- ... one set lengthwise by stone cutter king brought in
- Means of carrying the wounded
- On which to stick the sick brick
- Brick carrier
- Patient carrier's challenge to the Queen
- Support for victims of the rack?
- People carrier adding to tension?
- Is it used extensively by ambulance men?
- Litter
- Is it used extensively by paramedics?
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - December 29, 2023
- Evening Standard Cryptic - December 30, 2022
- Evening Standard Cryptic - April 07, 2017
- Guardian Quiptic - September 19, 2016
- New York Times - January 21, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - October 28, 2015
- New York Times - February 28, 2015
- Guardian Prize - April 27, 2013
- Guardian Quick - January 28, 2013
- LA Times - January 15, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - July 31, 2012
- Guardian Quick - July 10, 2012
- Washington Post - May 22, 2011
- Guardian Quick - June 03, 2007
- Guardian Cryptic - December 22, 2006
- Washington Post - November 22, 2003
- Guardian Cryptic - November 10, 2003
- Guardian Prize - August 04, 2001