Meaning & use
overtightened
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Tightened to an excessive degree, potentially causing damage or malfunction.
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The overtightened bolt sheared off when he tried to remove it.
An overtightened guitar string is likely to snap under the extra tension.
A note on using this word
Overtightening fasteners is a common cause of mechanical failure, since excess torque can strip threads or crack materials.
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