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overswing

/ˌəʊvəˈswɪŋ/

/ˌoʊvərˈswɪŋ/

overswingnoun

overswings

/ˌəʊvəˈswɪŋ/

/ˌoʊvərˈswɪŋ/

Translations

The overswing of the pendulum was unexpected.

Перекос маятника был неожиданным.

Definitions

An excessive or exaggerated swing, especially in sports like golf or baseball, where the motion goes beyond the intended range.

His overswing caused the golf ball to veer off course and land in the rough.

Synonyms

excessive swing

overswingverb

overswung

Past Simple

overswung

Past Participle

overswinging

Gerund

/ˌəʊvəˈswɪŋ/

/ˌoʊvərˈswɪŋ/

Definitions

To swing (a club, bat, or similar object) too far or with excessive force, typically resulting in loss of control or accuracy.

If you overswing, you'll lose your balance and slice the ball.

Synonyms

go too far

swing too far

go beyond