overwind

[ oh-ver-wahynd ]

verb (used with object)

, o·ver·wound, o·ver·wind·ing.

1. to wind beyond the proper limit; wind too far:

   He must have overwound his watch.

overwind

/ ˌəʊvəˈwaɪnd /

verb

1. tr to wind (a watch) beyond the proper limit

Word History and Origins

Origin of overwind¹

First recorded in 1675–85; over- + wind ²

Example Sentences

The reason for this is that motion is conveyed to this hand through a hair spring which would be damaged if allowed to overwind.

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