hyperextend
/ˌhaɪpərɪkˈstɛnd/
verb
- To straighten a joint beyond its normal range of motion, often causing injury.
- The gymnast accidentally hyperextended her elbow during the routine.
- Doctors warn that hyperextending the neck can lead to serious spinal damage.
- He hyperextended his knee while landing from a jump in the basketball game.
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