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Definition of overtighten

overtighten

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈtaɪ.tən/
o · ver · tight · en
Adjective:overtightened
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Past Simple:overtightened
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Past Participle:overtightened
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Present Participle:overtightening
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overtighten Lexical Profile

overtighten Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To tighten a fastener, cord, or mechanism excessively, often to the point of causing damage, stripping threads, or restricting movement.

Example

"Be careful not to overtighten the bolts on the bicycle frame, or you might strip the aluminum threads."

Antonyms
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• Rhymes for overtighten

• Nearby Words

overthinker
overthrow
overtight
overtighten
overtime
overtip
overtire

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overtighten. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overtighten
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