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Definition of overbent in English:

overbent

Pronunciation /ˌəʊvəˈbɛnt/

adjective

  • Bent too much. Now: (Equestrianism) (of a horse) holding its head in an unnaturally low position.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Francis Quarles (1592–1644), poet. From over- + bent.