overstretch
[ verb oh-ver-strech; noun oh-ver-strech, oh-ver-strech ]
verb (used with object)
to stretch excessively.
to stretch or extend over.
noun
an act or instance of overstretching.
Origin of overstretch
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How to use overstretch in a sentence
Should a boomer even use “friend” as a verb or is it cool over-stretch?
British Dictionary definitions for overstretch
overstretch
/ (ˌəʊvəˈstrɛtʃ) /
verb(tr)
to make excessive demands or put excessive pressure on (oneself, finances, etc)
to stretch (muscles or limbs) too much or too hard
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