SINCE 1828
overwind
verb
over·wind
| \ ˌō-vər-ˈwīnd
\
\
overwound\ ˌō-vər-ˈwau̇nd
\
also overwinded;
overwinding
\
also overwinded;
overwinding
Definition of overwind
: to wind (something) too tightly or too far : to tighten or coil (something) too much
He overwound the clock. overwinding the springs
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