overwind

To wind too tightly.

To wind too much.

Specifically, in mining, to wind (a hoisting apparatus) so that the cage rises above its proper position for being unloaded. Overwinding is a fruitful source of danger in mining, and many expedients have been adopted for its prevention.

To wind too tightly, as a spring, or too far, as a hoisting rope on a drum.

To wind (tighten a spring of) something excessively.

To twist itself more tightly.