verb
- to subject to excessive physical or mental stress; to strain beyond normal limits
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘overstrain’
noun
- instances of excessive strain or stress
Usage: plural form of ‘overstrain’
Examples
- She overstrains her voice when singing high notes without proper warm-up.
- The athlete overstrains his muscles during intense training sessions.
- The bridge overstrains under the weight of heavy traffic.
- He overstrains his eyes by reading in dim light for hours.
- The teacher warned against overstrains that could lead to burnout.
- Multiple overstrains of the equipment caused it to break down frequently.