overtwist

verb

Etymology

From over- + twist.

  1. inherited from twisten
  2. inherited from *twistaz
  3. inherited from *twist
  4. inherited from twist
  5. prefixed as overtwist — “over + twist

Definitions

  1. To twist excessively.

  2. Excessive twist.

    • With any great amount of overtwist, the yarn just kinks up and will not go through the orifice.

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