overtightened
Cranked past limit
Overtightened describes something fastened too tightly, past the point of usefulness or safety.
Bolts and screws are most commonly overtightened, which can strip threads, crack materials, or distort seals: The overtightened lug nut sheared off.
The word implies damage or risk from excessive force where moderation was needed.
Had coverings removed
- crackedHaving surface fractures
- brokenDamaged beyond function
- shearedHad fleece removed
- snappedBroke with sudden force
fractured · warped · deformed · ruptured · splintered · distorted · torn · seized
Reduce tension or grip
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- torque wrenchCalibrated tightening instrument
- socketHollow receiving cavity
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
ratchet · spanner · hex key · penetrating oil · extraction · repair · rethread · replacement
Threaded rod for nuts
fitting · valve · hose clamp · gasket · spark plug · drain plug · seatpost · stem
Tightened beyond safe tension
- overcompressedCompacted past ideal limits
- overstressedBurdened past capacity
- overtorquedRotated with excessive force
- crushedCompressed into fragments
constricted · pinched · squeezed · strained · binding · seized · jammed · stuck
stripped
Had coverings removed
snapped · fractured · warped · deformed · ruptured · splintered · distorted · torn · seized · rounded
loosen
Reduce tension or grip
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- torque wrenchCalibrated tightening instrument
- socketHollow receiving cavity
pliers · ratchet · spanner · hex key · penetrating oil · extraction · repair · rethread · replacement · adjustment
bolt
Threaded rod for nuts
lug · fitting · valve · hose clamp · gasket · spark plug · drain plug · seatpost · stem · binding
overwound
Tightened beyond safe tension
- overcompressedCompacted past ideal limits
- overstressedBurdened past capacity
- overtorquedRotated with excessive force
crushed · constricted · pinched · squeezed · strained · binding · seized · jammed · stuck · immovable
overtightenedloose
Not firmly secured
loosened · slack · unfastened · hand-tight · unsecured