Overstretch
[verb oh-ver-strech; noun oh-ver-strech, oh-ver-strech] /verb ˌoʊ vərˈstrɛtʃ; noun ˌoʊ vərˈstrɛtʃ, ˈoʊ vərˌstrɛtʃ/
verb (used with object)
1.
to stretch excessively.
2.
to stretch or extend over.
noun
3.
an act or instance of overstretching.
/ˌəʊvəˈstrɛtʃ/
verb (transitive)
1.
to make excessive demands or put excessive pressure on (oneself, finances, etc)
2.
to stretch (muscles or limbs) too much or too hard
overstretch o·ver·stretch (ō’vər-strěch’)
v. o·ver·stretched, o·ver·stretch·ing, o·ver·stretch·es
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