verb
Meaning 1
To contract excessively.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Examples
- Try to avoid overcontracting the lumbar muscle.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
overcontract
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History
Etymology
From over- + contract.