overstretchn.

Brit.

/ˈəʊvəstrɛtʃ/, U.S.

/ˈoʊvərˌstrɛtʃ/

Origin: Formed within English, by conversion. Etymon: overstretch v.

Etymology: < overstretch v. Compare earlier overstretching n.

The action of overstretching something (in various senses); the fact or condition of being overstretched; (now) esp. the fact of having to cope with excessive demands on limited resources or personnel.

ΘΚΠ

the world > relative properties > quantity > sufficient quantity, amount, or degree > excessive amount or degree > [noun] > something excessive or extreme

superstitionc1230

over1597

overstretch1749

overkill1964

the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > disadvantage > uselessness > misuse > [noun] > misapplication > stretching beyond proper limits

straining1528

overstretching1589

overstretch1749

1749 J. Cleland Mem. Woman of Pleasure II. 86 So inconsiderable a flaw had my preceding adventures created there, and so soon had the blemish of an over-stretch been repair'd.

1769 Defoe's Tour Great Brit. (ed. 7) I. 257 The prodigious Compass of this great Arch..appears like an Overstretch, or an Extreme.

1806 H. K. White Let. 17 Feb. in Remains (1807) I. 204 A very slight over-stretch of the mind in the day-time, occasions me..a night of gloom and horror.

1849 Amer. Whig Rev. Feb. 145/2 This, instead of..producing a monotony of effect by its overstretch of a power that before had seemed to reach its ultimate, appears to gather force.

1880 Scribner's Monthly Apr. 842/1 It seems no overstretch of fancy to say [etc.].

1962 T. G. Hiebert Abbrev. Basic Med. Physiol. (ed. 4) ii. i. 103 Ventricular trauma, overstretch, or bundle-branch block may cause impulses to take a unidirectional path.

1974 Daily Tel. 7 Feb. 2/6 Reasons for this are said to be the considerable ‘overstretch’ in the Navy's resources caused by shortage of ships and manpower.

1990 A. Beevor Inside Brit. Army xi. 120 Perpetual overstretch on an already greatly reduced manpower level leads to more soldiers leaving.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

overstretchv.

Brit.

/ˌəʊvəˈstrɛtʃ/, U.S.

/ˌoʊvərˈstrɛtʃ/

Forms: see over- prefix and stretch v.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: over- prefix, stretch v.

Etymology: < over- prefix + stretch v. With sense 2 compare Middle Dutch overstrecken, Middle High German überstrecken.

a. transitive. To stretch (something) too much, or beyond its proper length or degree. Also in extended use: to place excessive demands upon (personnel, financial resources, etc.). Also intransitive.

ΘΚΠ

the world > space > extension in space > expansion or enlargement > expand or enlarge [verb (transitive)] > distend > stretch > excessively

overstretcha1425

the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > disadvantage > uselessness > misuse > [verb (transitive)] > misapply > apply or use beyond its province

overstretcha1425

to put, set, stretch, etc. on (the) tenter(sa1533

stretch1553

to put, set, strain, stretch on the tenterhooks1583

outstretch1597

strain1597

tenter1611

overdraw1889

the world > space > extension in space > measurable spatial extent > longitudinal extent > [verb (transitive)] > lengthen > by drawing out > forcibly or tightly > excessively

overstretcha1425

a1425 (c1395) Bible (Wycliffite, L.V.) (Royal) (1850) 2 Cor. x. 14 For we ouerstretchen [L. superextendimus] not forth vs, as not stretchinge to ȝou.

1552 Act 5 & 6 Edw. VI c. 6 §1 Clothiers..practise Falshood..by overstretching them upon the Tenter.

a1593 C. Marlowe Edward II (1594) sig. E1^v The murmuring commons ouerstretched hath.

1656 R. Vines Treat. Inst. Lords-Supper i. 9 A string over-stretched makes a jar and disharmony.

1733 H. Bracken in W. Burdon Gentleman's Pocket-farrier (new ed.) 26 The Muscles of the Shoulder being overstretched or relaxed.

1745 Philos. Trans. 1744–5 (Royal Soc.) 43 199 The lower Eyelid, which, being so long over-stretched by the Tumour, was so relaxed, that, [etc.].

1759 W. Hawkins Cymbeline ii. 22 I should, my liege, your patience overstretch To tell in course the labours of my love.

1854 S. Maunder Hist. World I. 275 The king had overstretched the power to which he was entitled, and..the barons had assumed a power to which they were not entitled.

1864 C. Mackay Stud. from Antique 95 Who wears the third must..exercise each power of life and limb To full efficiency, nor overstretch Even by a hair the tension of the string.

1916 I. S. Cobb Local Color v. 193 I do not overstretch the truth when I say that he liked himself first-rate.

1969 E. P. Anderson Home Appliance Servicing (ed. 2) vii. 109 The trip-link spring must not be overstretched or distorted.

2002 Australian (Nexis) 12 Sept. 7 If Canberra did agree to assist the US in any military action against Iraq, Australia would not overstretch its military capabilities.

b. transitive (reflexive). To stretch one's resources, abilities, etc., to or beyond their limit; to attempt more than one can (readily) accomplish.

ΚΠ

1954 B. H. Liddell Hart Strategy iii. xvii. 287 The Allies' chance to turn the tables only came after the Germans had overstretched themselves in the offensive.

1982 Financial Times 29 Oct. 13 In taking on not only scripting and directing, but also the lead, this versatile comedian has overstretched himself.

1996 Cosmopolitan (U.K. ed.) Sept. 23/2 We overstretched ourselves slightly when we bought a run-down three-bedroom house just outside London.

a. transitive. To extend across or beyond (something). Now rare (chiefly poetic in later use).

ΘΚΠ

the world > space > extension in space > extend [verb (transitive)] > extend over or across

overstretch?a1425

span1624

percur1657

overspan1697

surmount1829

?a1425 (c1380) G. Chaucer tr. Boethius De Consol. Philos. ii. pr. vii. 43 Yif thow haddest withdrawen..as moche space as the see and the mareys contene and overgoon, and as moche space as the regioun of drowghte overstreccheth [v.r. ouerstrechcheth; L. distenditur] (that is to seyn, sandes and desertes) wel unnethe sholde ther duellen a ryght streyte place to the habitacioun of men.

1635 F. Quarles Emblemes ii. ii. 69 O, How our wid'ned Armes over-stretch Their owne dimensions! How our hands can retch Beyond their distance!

1787 A. Yearsley Poems Var. Subj. 61 Exulting rapture, strain'd to painful thought, Yet is not thine, else would thy gentle soul O'erstretch Olympus, pant to catch the flame Which lights him down the ages.

1827 T. Hood Wks. (1862–3) 381 Yet turning oft, he sees her troubled locks..Her marble arms that overstretch the rocks.

1883 Cent. Mag. Oct. 821/2 That line of arches which overstretches London.

1890 J. R. Lowell Writings 167 In the calm thou o'erstretchest the valleys With thine arms.

†b. transitive. To stretch (something) over or across. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

the world > space > extension in space > extend [verb (transitive)] > extend over or across > cause to

stretcha1225

overstretchc1500

overlay?1609

streek1787

c1500 (?a1437) Kingis Quair (1939) clxiv And on the quhele was lytill void space Wele nere our-straught fro lawe to hye.

1552 Act 6 Edw. VI vi. §1 Over-stretching them upon the Tenter, and then stopping with Flocks such Bracks as shall be made.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	overstretch
释义	overstretchn. Brit. /ˈəʊvəstrɛtʃ/, U.S. /ˈoʊvərˌstrɛtʃ/ Origin: Formed within English, by conversion. Etymon: overstretch v. Etymology: < overstretch v. Compare earlier overstretching n. The action of overstretching something (in various senses); the fact or condition of being overstretched; (now) esp. the fact of having to cope with excessive demands on limited resources or personnel. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > quantity > sufficient quantity, amount, or degree > excessive amount or degree > [noun] > something excessive or extreme superstitionc1230 over1597 overstretch1749 overkill1964 the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > disadvantage > uselessness > misuse > [noun] > misapplication > stretching beyond proper limits straining1528 overstretching1589 overstretch1749 1749 J. Cleland Mem. Woman of Pleasure II. 86 So inconsiderable a flaw had my preceding adventures created there, and so soon had the blemish of an over-stretch been repair'd. 1769 Defoe's Tour Great Brit. (ed. 7) I. 257 The prodigious Compass of this great Arch..appears like an Overstretch, or an Extreme. 1806 H. K. White Let. 17 Feb. in Remains (1807) I. 204 A very slight over-stretch of the mind in the day-time, occasions me..a night of gloom and horror. 1849 Amer. Whig Rev. Feb. 145/2 This, instead of..producing a monotony of effect by its overstretch of a power that before had seemed to reach its ultimate, appears to gather force. 1880 Scribner's Monthly Apr. 842/1 It seems no overstretch of fancy to say [etc.]. 1962 T. G. Hiebert Abbrev. Basic Med. Physiol. (ed. 4) ii. i. 103 Ventricular trauma, overstretch, or bundle-branch block may cause impulses to take a unidirectional path. 1974 Daily Tel. 7 Feb. 2/6 Reasons for this are said to be the considerable ‘overstretch’ in the Navy's resources caused by shortage of ships and manpower. 1990 A. Beevor Inside Brit. Army xi. 120 Perpetual overstretch on an already greatly reduced manpower level leads to more soldiers leaving. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022). overstretchv. Brit. /ˌəʊvəˈstrɛtʃ/, U.S. /ˌoʊvərˈstrɛtʃ/ Forms: see over- prefix and stretch v. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: over- prefix, stretch v. Etymology: < over- prefix + stretch v. With sense 2 compare Middle Dutch overstrecken, Middle High German überstrecken. 1. a. transitive. To stretch (something) too much, or beyond its proper length or degree. Also in extended use: to place excessive demands upon (personnel, financial resources, etc.). Also intransitive. ΘΚΠ the world > space > extension in space > expansion or enlargement > expand or enlarge [verb (transitive)] > distend > stretch > excessively overstretcha1425 the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > disadvantage > uselessness > misuse > [verb (transitive)] > misapply > apply or use beyond its province overstretcha1425 to put, set, stretch, etc. on (the) tenter(sa1533 stretch1553 to put, set, strain, stretch on the tenterhooks1583 outstretch1597 strain1597 tenter1611 overdraw1889 the world > space > extension in space > measurable spatial extent > longitudinal extent > [verb (transitive)] > lengthen > by drawing out > forcibly or tightly > excessively overstretcha1425 a1425 (c1395) Bible (Wycliffite, L.V.) (Royal) (1850) 2 Cor. x. 14 For we ouerstretchen [L. superextendimus] not forth vs, as not stretchinge to ȝou. 1552 Act 5 & 6 Edw. VI c. 6 §1 Clothiers..practise Falshood..by overstretching them upon the Tenter. a1593 C. Marlowe Edward II (1594) sig. E1^v The murmuring commons ouerstretched hath. 1656 R. Vines Treat. Inst. Lords-Supper i. 9 A string over-stretched makes a jar and disharmony. 1733 H. Bracken in W. Burdon Gentleman's Pocket-farrier (new ed.) 26 The Muscles of the Shoulder being overstretched or relaxed. 1745 Philos. Trans. 1744–5 (Royal Soc.) 43 199 The lower Eyelid, which, being so long over-stretched by the Tumour, was so relaxed, that, [etc.]. 1759 W. Hawkins Cymbeline ii. 22 I should, my liege, your patience overstretch To tell in course the labours of my love. 1854 S. Maunder Hist. World I. 275 The king had overstretched the power to which he was entitled, and..the barons had assumed a power to which they were not entitled. 1864 C. Mackay Stud. from Antique 95 Who wears the third must..exercise each power of life and limb To full efficiency, nor overstretch Even by a hair the tension of the string. 1916 I. S. Cobb Local Color v. 193 I do not overstretch the truth when I say that he liked himself first-rate. 1969 E. P. Anderson Home Appliance Servicing (ed. 2) vii. 109 The trip-link spring must not be overstretched or distorted. 2002 Australian (Nexis) 12 Sept. 7 If Canberra did agree to assist the US in any military action against Iraq, Australia would not overstretch its military capabilities. b. transitive (reflexive). To stretch one's resources, abilities, etc., to or beyond their limit; to attempt more than one can (readily) accomplish. ΚΠ 1954 B. H. Liddell Hart Strategy iii. xvii. 287 The Allies' chance to turn the tables only came after the Germans had overstretched themselves in the offensive. 1982 Financial Times 29 Oct. 13 In taking on not only scripting and directing, but also the lead, this versatile comedian has overstretched himself. 1996 Cosmopolitan (U.K. ed.) Sept. 23/2 We overstretched ourselves slightly when we bought a run-down three-bedroom house just outside London. 2. a. transitive. To extend across or beyond (something). Now rare (chiefly poetic in later use). ΘΚΠ the world > space > extension in space > extend [verb (transitive)] > extend over or across overstretch?a1425 span1624 percur1657 overspan1697 surmount1829 ?a1425 (c1380) G. Chaucer tr. Boethius De Consol. Philos. ii. pr. vii. 43 Yif thow haddest withdrawen..as moche space as the see and the mareys contene and overgoon, and as moche space as the regioun of drowghte overstreccheth [v.r. ouerstrechcheth; L. distenditur] (that is to seyn, sandes and desertes) wel unnethe sholde ther duellen a ryght streyte place to the habitacioun of men. 1635 F. Quarles Emblemes ii. ii. 69 O, How our wid'ned Armes over-stretch Their owne dimensions! How our hands can retch Beyond their distance! 1787 A. Yearsley Poems Var. Subj. 61 Exulting rapture, strain'd to painful thought, Yet is not thine, else would thy gentle soul O'erstretch Olympus, pant to catch the flame Which lights him down the ages. 1827 T. Hood Wks. (1862–3) 381 Yet turning oft, he sees her troubled locks..Her marble arms that overstretch the rocks. 1883 Cent. Mag. Oct. 821/2 That line of arches which overstretches London. 1890 J. R. Lowell Writings 167 In the calm thou o'erstretchest the valleys With thine arms. †b. transitive. To stretch (something) over or across. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ the world > space > extension in space > extend [verb (transitive)] > extend over or across > cause to stretcha1225 overstretchc1500 overlay?1609 streek1787 c1500 (?a1437) Kingis Quair (1939) clxiv And on the quhele was lytill void space Wele nere our-straught fro lawe to hye. 1552 Act 6 Edw. VI vi. §1 Over-stretching them upon the Tenter, and then stopping with Flocks such Bracks as shall be made. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1749v.a1425
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