overwind in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Overwind (verb): to wind a spring or string too tightly, potentially causing damage or malfunction.
Sample Sentences
- It’s important not to overwind the spring, as it can lead to damage.
- The musician was careful to avoid overwinding the string on her instrument.
- During the animation process, the team realized they had overwound the character’s movements.
- If you overwind the clock, it might stop working properly.
- He learned the hard way that overwinding can ruin the performance of a delicate mechanism.