overstrain

/ˌˈoʊvərˌstreɪn/
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Other forms: overstrained; overstraining; overstrains

Definitions of overstrain
  1. verb
    strain excessively
    synonyms: overextend
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    type of:
    extend, strain
    use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
  2. noun
    too much strain
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    type of:
    strain
    (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
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