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

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

First Known Use

Noun

1749, in the meaning defined above

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

单词	overstretch
释义	overstretch 1 of 2 noun over·stretch ˈō-vər-ˌstrech 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 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 Phrases Containing overstretch overstretch oneself overstretch oneself
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