ˈoʊvərstrɪŋ

Definitions

1. noun

a string or cord that is stretched over a musical instrument, typically a harp or a lute, to provide tension to its strings

“The overstring needed to be adjusted for the harpist to achieve the right pitch.”

2. verb

to stretch a string or cord over a musical instrument, typically a harp or a lute

“The musician overstrung the harp to enhance its rich tones.”