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单词 overbank
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overbank

[ oh-ver-bangk ]
/ ˌoʊ vərˈbæŋk /

verb (used without object) Horology.

to have the balance staff oscillate so greatly that the fork of the lever fails to engage, rendering the escapement inoperative.

Origin of overbank

First recorded in 1880–85; over- + bank1

Words nearby overbank

overarching, overarm, overattentive, overawe, overbalance, overbank, overbear, overbearing, overbid, overbite, overblouse
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Example sentences from the Web for overbank

  • In spite of this the model runs very actively and will overbank if wound up very far.

    The Auburndale Watch Company|Edwin A. Battison
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