Sekirov Dictionary

overwind

/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌwɪnd/

noun 3
/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈwaɪnd/ verb 2
forms 3

noun3

A wind that moves over or above an object.
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Synonym of overwinding.
- They are intended to prevent the cage falling back in case the rope breaks or in case an overwind occurs. — 1892
(rare) Excessive wind; a movement of such atmospheric air caused by air pressure.

overwind

/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈwaɪnd/

verb2

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To wind (tighten a spring of) something excessively.
- People also come in full of misgivings about "overwinding" their watches. "You can't overwind a watch - you can only underwind it," said McKelvey. — 1989
To twist (itself) more tightly.

forms

overwound · overwinding · overwinds

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