English Explanatory Dictionary

overwind

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To wind (tighten a spring of) something excessively.
  2. To twist (itself) more tightly.
noun
  1. Synonym of overwinding.
noun
  1. Excessive wind; a movement of such atmospheric air caused by air pressure.
  2. A wind that moves over or above an object.

Pronunciation

/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈwaɪnd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overwind (ai).wav /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌwɪnd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overwind (i).wav

Word forms

overwind overwinds overwinding overwound

Etymology

From over- + wind.

Synonyms

overwinding

Related words

overwinded
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