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overwind

Pronunciation: /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈwaɪnd/

The English word “overwind” has 5 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To wind (tighten a spring of) something excessively.
  2. To twist (itself) more tightly.

noun

  1. Synonym of overwinding.
  2. Excessive wind; a movement of such atmospheric air caused by air pressure.
  3. A wind that moves over or above an object.

Etymology

From over- + wind.

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