1. to thrust or push over or beyond a proper limit; to exert excessive force

1. a geological fault in which older rock strata are pushed over younger strata by tectonic forces
Usage: geology

Examples

• The athlete was warned not to overthrust his shoulder during training.
• The engine failed because the mechanic had overthrust the bolts too tightly.
• Geologists identified an overthrust in the mountain range that explained the unusual rock formations.
• The overthrust fault displaced rock layers by several kilometers.
• He overthrust his argument by presenting too many weak examples.
• The overthrust in this region is a classic example of plate tectonics at work.