1. the act of blowing with excessive force or intensity
Usage: technical term in music and engineering

1. present participle of overblow: to blow with excessive force or to an excessive degree
Usage: often used in musical contexts

Examples

• The musician was overblowing the flute, creating harsh, unpleasant sounds.
• Overblowing the trumpet can damage both the instrument and your embouchure.
• The wind was overblowing the leaves off the trees during the storm.
• His overblowing of the situation made everyone more anxious than necessary.
• The overblowing of the balloon caused it to burst.
• She noticed the overblowing was affecting the quality of her saxophone tone.