pandiculation

Pan`dic`u`la´tion

n.

1.

A stretching and stiffening of the trunk and extremities, as when fatigued and drowsy.

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pandiculation

the process of yawning and stretching.

See also: Bodily Functions

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

pandiculation - yawning and stretching (as when first waking up) stretching, stretch - exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent yawn, yawning, oscitance, oscitancy - an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom; "he could not suppress a yawn"; "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"; "he apologized for his oscitancy"