overstretch

[ verb oh-ver-strech; noun oh-ver-strech, oh-ver-strech ]
/ verb ˌoʊ vərˈstrɛtʃ; noun ˌoʊ vərˈstrɛtʃ, ˈoʊ vərˌstrɛtʃ /

verb (used with object)

to stretch excessively.
to stretch or extend over.

noun

an act or instance of overstretching.

Origin of overstretch

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

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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

Medical definitions for overstretch

overstretch
[ ō′vər-strĕch ]

v.

To stretch one's body or muscles to the point of strain or injury.
To stretch or extend over.