o·ver·reach (  v r-r ch )v. o·ver·reached, o·ver·reach·ing, o·ver·reach·es v.tr. 1. To reach or extend over or beyond. 2. To miss by reaching too far or attempting too much: overreach a goal. 3. To defeat (oneself) by going too far or by doing or trying to gain too much. 4. To get the better of, especially by deceitful cleverness; outwit. v.intr. 1. To reach or go too far. 2. To overreach oneself. 3. To outwit or cheat others. 4. To strike the front part of a hind foot against the rear or side part of a forefoot or foreleg on the same side of the body. Used of a horse. o ver·reach n.o ver·reacher n. |
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