overwind
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o·ver·wind
(ō′vər-wīnd′)tr.v. o·ver·wound (-wound′), o·ver·wind·ing, o·ver·winds
To wind too tightly: overwound the watch and broke the spring.
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overwind
(ˌəʊvəˈwaɪnd)vb, -winds, -winding or -wound
(tr) to wind (a watch) beyond the proper limit
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overwind
Past participle: overwound
Gerund: overwinding
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