overstretch

Definition of Overstretch in English :

1. overstretch, pull

strain abnormally

Example Sentences:
'I pulled a muscle in my leg when I jumped up'
'The athlete pulled a tendon in the competition'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Overstretch

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

v. o·ver·stretched, o·ver·stretch·ing, o·ver·stretch·es

v.tr.

1. To extend or use beyond what is reasonable, usual or proper: The army is overstretched in its deployments.

2. To subject to undue strain: employees who are overstretched working overtime.

3. To stretch (one's muscles or another body part) to the point of strain or injury.

v.intr.

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