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overstretch

1 of 2

noun

over·​stretch ˈō-vər-ˌstrech How to pronounce overstretch (audio)
plural overstretches
: the act or an instance of stretching something beyond normal limits
an overstretch of political power
… a classic case of military and economic overstretch. Robert G. Patman

overstretch

2 of 2

verb

over·​stretch ˌō-vər-ˈstrech How to pronounce overstretch (audio)
overstretched; overstretching

transitive + intransitive

: to stretch (something or someone) to excess or beyond normal limits
Worsted yarn, and any yarn inclined to "kink" should be weighted slightly as it dries, but take care not to overstretch the wool. Eileen Hobden
temperature changes causing the tire to overstretch
They overstretched [=overextended] themselves financially.
Too few staff means overstretched [=overburdened] crews and patients waiting for longer. Christina McAnea

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1749, in the meaning defined above

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overstretch was in the 15th century

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