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overwind Definition

over·wind (ō′vər wīnd′, ō′vər wīnd′)

transitive verb -·wound′, -·wind′·ing

to wind (a watch spring, etc.) too far or too tightly

overwind Usage Examples

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string: He recommends the use of bourdons on both fourth and fifth courses and mentions the use of overwound strings for this purpose.

Browse dictionary entries near overwind

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  9. ‹ overwatch
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