Overstretch (Verb)
Meaning
Strain abnormally; "I pulled a muscle in my leg when I jumped up"; "The athlete pulled a tendon in the competition".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- Athletes need to be cautious not to overstretch during yoga or stretching exercises, especially after a long break from regular exercise.
- Overusing her voice for many years caused the singer to overstretch her vocal cords.
- Regular office work can cause you to overstretch the tendons and ligaments surrounding your wrists if a proper ergonomic setup isn't used.
- He overstretched his left elbow during a friendly arm wrestling match with friends at the local pub.
- Chronic poor posture may lead to overstretching of muscles in the lower back.