to lengthen a dress

  • 41eke — I. /ik / (say eek) verb (t) (eked, eking) 1. Archaic to increase; enlarge; lengthen. –phrase 2. eke out, a. to supply what is lacking to; supplement: *If you unpick Juliet s bridesmaid s dress … and eke it out with an extra yard or two of red… …