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overstretch

 

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Verb overstretch has 1 sense
  1. pull, overstretch - strain abnormally; "I pulled a muscle in my leg when I jumped up"; "The athlete pulled a tendon in the competition"
    --1 is one way to injure, wound
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

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Term: Overstretch

Part of Speech: verb

Sense 1: To extend or expand beyond a limit or capacity.

Example Sentence: The athletes warned about the consequences of overstretching their muscles during training.

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Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: The act or instance of stretching too far or beyond one's abilities.

Example Sentence: The student's overstretch during the exam led to exhaustion and poor results.

Sense 2: A situation where resources or capabilities are pushed beyond their limits.

Example Sentence: The company's rapid expansion had caused an overstretch in their financial resources.

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1: Excessive or extreme in demand or strain.

Example Sentence: The overstretch workload led to burnout and decreased productivity.

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