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Meaning of overshot

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

overshot

Pronunciation:/ˈəʊ.vəˌʃɒt//ˈoʊ.vɚˌʃɑt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To go past something; to go too far.

    Example: When you drive, you must remember to not overshoot the parking space and end up with two wheels over the line.

  2. To shoot beyond; to shoot too far to hit something.

  3. To pass swiftly over; to fly beyond.

  4. To exceed.

    Example: to overshoot the truth

noun

Definitions

  1. An overshot water wheel.

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of a water wheel) powered by water that flows over the top from above

  2. Having the upper teeth projecting beyond the lower, as in the jaws of some dogs.