Definition of Overstretch

1. Verb. Strain abnormally. "The athlete pulled a tendon in the competition"

Exact synonyms: Pull
Generic synonyms: Injure, Wound
Derivative terms: Pull

Definition of Overstretch

1. Verb. To stretch too far ¹

2. Verb. To stretch over something ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Overstretch

1. [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Overstretch

overstory
overstrain
overstrained
overstraining
overstrains
overstraitly
overstraw
overstrawed
overstrawing
overstrawn
overstrenuous
overstress
overstressed
overstresses
overstressing
overstretch (current term)
overstretched
overstretches
overstretching
overstrew
overstrewed
overstrewing
overstrewn
overstrews
overstrict
overstridden
overstride
overstrides
overstriding
overstrike

Literary usage of Overstretch

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Tyro's Greek and English Lexicon: Or a Compendium in English of the ...by John Jones, Christian Tobias Damm, Friedrich Wilhelm Struz, Johann Friedrich Schleusner, Johann Schweighäuser by John Jones, Christian Tobias Damm, Friedrich Wilhelm Struz, Johann Friedrich Schleusner, Johann Schweighäuser (1825)
"2. 873.—opposition, Dem. 1081. 12. I stretch by the side, extend along. Time. 4. 8.—prolong. Acts 20.;.— overstretch, distract, aor. ..."

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