overtightening
/ˌoʊvərˈtaɪtənɪŋ/
noun
- The act or process of making something too tight.
- To avoid overtightening, use a torque wrench to apply the correct amount of force.
- Overtightening of the screws can damage the plastic casing.
- The mechanic warned that overtightening the lug nuts could warp the brake rotors.
Antonyms
verb
- Present participle of overtighten; making something too tight.
- She is overtightening the lid, and it's starting to crack.
- Stop overtightening the clamps or you'll break the hose.
- He was overtightening every bolt, so I showed him the proper technique.