Definitions for overstrain
over·strain

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. overstrainverb

   too much strain

2. overstrain, overextendverb

   strain excessively

   "He overextended himself when he accepted the additional assignment"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. overstrainverb

   subject to an excessive demand on strength, resources, or abilities

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Overstrainverb

   To stretch too far.

   Confessors were apt to overstrain their privileges, in which St. Cyprian made a notable stand against them. John Ayliffe.

2. To Overstrainverb

   To make too violent efforts.

   Etymology: over and strain.

   Crassus lost himself, his equipage, and his army, by overstraining for the Parthian gold. Collier.

   He wished all painters would imprint this lesson deeply in their memory, that with overstraining and earnestness of finishing their pieces, they often did them more harm than good. John Dryden, Dufresnoy.

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1. overstrain

   Overstrain generally refers to the act of exerting or using something excessively to the point of causing damage, injury, or fatigue. It can refer to both physical and mental situations, where muscles or mental capabilities are pushed beyond their limits, often resulting in harm or adverse effects.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Overstrain

   ōvėr-strān′, v.t. and v.i. to strain or stretch too far.—n. too great strain.—adj. Overstrained′, strained to excess: exaggerated.

Anagrams for overstrain »

1. overtrains

2. traversion

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of overstrain in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of overstrain in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of overstrain in a Sentence

1. La Fontaine:

   Let us not overstrain our abilities, or we shall do nothing with grace. A clown, whatever he may do, will never pass for a gentleman.

2. Samuel Butler:

   Men should not try to overstrain their goodness more than any other faculty.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=overstrain
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Overstrain
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=overstrain
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=overstrain