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Definition of: overwind
(ō′vər·wīnd′) v.t. ·wound, ·wind·ing
1. To wind too far or too tightly, as a watch.
2. Electr. To wind (the magnet of a motor) in order to produce a maximum magnetism with a smaller current than is normally required.
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