overbend Meaning & Definition
What Does Overbend Mean?
Overbend is used as a verb meaning To bend over. It is also used to mean To bend to excess; to bend farther than the desired or intended amount. As a noun, it means The portion of a pipeline that curves downward from a higher level to the inflection point where the surface holding the upper part is no longer supporting the pipe.
Overbend: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Plural | overbends |
| Verb forms | overbends, overbending, overbent |
Overbend Definition (Verb)
- To bend over.
- To bend to excess; to bend farther than the desired or intended amount.
- To increase the tension on a string at the fret, causing the note to sharpen.
- To overblow or overdraw in order to create a note that is sharper; to move the point in the mouth where airflow is narrowest forward.
Overbend as a Noun
- The portion of a pipeline that curves downward from a higher level to the inflection point where the surface holding the upper part is no longer supporting the pipe.
- An instance of overbending (bending too far).
- The amount by which a material has been overbent.
- A note that is played sharp due to overbending.
Synonyms of Overbend
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Overbend synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
overbend (third-person singular simple present overbends, present participle overbending, simple past and past participle overbent)
overbend (plural overbends)
Words That Rhyme With Overbend
Origin of Overbend
From over- + bend.
Frequently Asked Questions About Overbend
Is overbend a verb or a noun?
Overbend is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of overbend?
The plural of overbend is overbends.
What is the past tense of overbend?
The past tense of overbend is overbent. The present participle is overbending.