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OVERSHOT

\ˌə͡ʊvəʃˈɒt], \ˌə‍ʊvəʃˈɒt], \ˌəʊ_v_ə_ʃ_ˈɒ_t]\

Definitions of OVERSHOT

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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having an upper part projecting beyond the lower; "an overshot jaw"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

having an upper part projecting beyond the lower; "an overshot jaw"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

of Overshoot

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

of Overshoot

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

Having the water failing from above, as a wheel.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Shot over. Overshot-wheel, a wheel turned by water which shoots over or flows on to the top of it.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Having the water falling from above, as on the wheel of a mill driven by water.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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