This is the 8858th most frequent Catalan word.
estirant
"Estirant" means "stretching" in English.
The word 'estirant' is used here to describe the action of extending or stretching a body part, in this case, the arm.
Estic estirant el braç per agafar el llibre.
I am stretching my arm to reach the book.
Here, 'estirant' refers to the action of extending or pulling taut a fabric or material, like the canvas onto the frame.
L'artista està estirant el llenç sobre el marc.
The artist is stretching the canvas over the frame.
In this context, 'estirant' takes on a figurative meaning, indicating that an activity or task is lasting longer or being protracted.