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OVERLOAD

\ˌə͡ʊvəlˈə͡ʊd], \ˌə‍ʊvəlˈə‍ʊd], \ˌəʊ_v_ə_l_ˈəʊ_d]\

Definitions of OVERLOAD

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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become overloaded; "The aerator overloaded"
an electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

become overloaded; "The aerator overloaded"
an electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

To load or fill to excess; to load too heavily.
An excessive load; the excess beyond a proper load.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

To load or fill to excess; to load too heavily.
An excessive load; the excess beyond a proper load.

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

To fill with too heavy a burden, or to excess; to put too heavy a burden on.

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

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