overstretch

overstretch
v. /oh'veuhr strech"/; n. /oh'veuhr strech", oh"veuhr strech'/, v.t.
1. to stretch excessively.
2. to stretch or extend over.
n.
3. an act or instance of overstretching.
[1300-50; ME overstrecchen; see OVER-, STRETCH]

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