overstretch

[ verb oh-ver-strech; noun oh-ver-strech, oh-ver-strech ]

verb (used with object)
  1. to stretch excessively.

  2. to stretch or extend over.

noun
  1. an act or instance of overstretching.

Origin of overstretch

1
1300–50; Middle English overstrecchen;see over-, stretch

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British Dictionary definitions for overstretch

overstretch

/ (ˌəʊvəˈstrɛtʃ) /


verb(tr)
  1. to make excessive demands or put excessive pressure on (oneself, finances, etc)

  2. to stretch (muscles or limbs) too much or too hard

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