overshot
Pronunciation:
/ˈəʊ.vəˌʃɒt//ˈoʊ.vɚˌʃɑt/verb
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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.
To shoot beyond; to shoot too far to hit something.
To pass swiftly over; to fly beyond.
To exceed.
Example: to overshoot the truth
noun
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An overshot water wheel.
adjective
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(of a water wheel) powered by water that flows over the top from above
Having the upper teeth projecting beyond the lower, as in the jaws of some dogs.