Thesaurus: expanding

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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Expand
2. a. That expands, or may be expanded; extending; spreading; enlarging.
3. That expands, or may be expanded; extending; spreading; enlarging. Expanding bit, Expanding drill (Mech.), a bit or drill made adjustable for holes of various sizes; one which can be expanded in diameter while boring. -- Expanding pulley (Mach.), a pulley so made, as in sections, that its diameter can be increased or diminished.
4. That expands, or may be expanded; extending; spreading;enlarging. Expanding bit, Expanding drill (Mech.), a bit or drillmade adjustable for holes of various sizes; one which can be expandedin diameter while boring.-- Expanding pulley (Mach.), a pulley so made, as in sections, thatits diameter can be increased or diminished.
5. j:100 v extend in one or more directions v become larger in size or volume or quantity v make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity v grow vigorously v exaggerate or make bigger v add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing v expand the influence of