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overstretch
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o·ver·stretch  (vr-strch)
v. o·ver·stretched, o·ver·stretch·ing, o·ver·stretch·es
v.tr.
1. To stretch excessively; overstrain.
2. To stretch or extend over.
v.intr.
To stretch one's body or muscles to the point of strain or injury.
overstretch
Verb
1. to attempt to do more than there is time or capability for: for the first time in her career she may have overstretched her talents
2. to damage (something) by stretching it further than it can safely go: he overstretched his Achilles tendon
overstretched adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.overstretch - strain abnormally; "I pulled a muscle in my leg when I jumped up"; "The athlete pulled a tendon in the competition"
pull
injure, wound - cause injuries or bodily harm to


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