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overbanking

noun

Definition of overbanking

: a malfunction in a watch that is caused by premature unlocking of the escape wheel without contact of the fork with the roller jewel and that makes the escapement inoperative —distinguished from rebanking

History and Etymology for overbanking

over entry 3 + banking (gerund of bank entry 2)

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