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overshot

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o·ver·shot  (vr-sht)
v.
Past tense and past participle of overshoot.
adj. (vr-sht)
1. Having an upper part projecting beyond the lower: an overshot jaw.
2. Operated by water that flows over the top from above: an overshot water wheel.
n. (vr-sht)
A pattern in weaving made when filling threads are passed over two or more warp threads.

overshot
Adjective
(of a water wheel) driven by a flow of water that passes over the wheel
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.overshot - having an upper part projecting beyond the lower; "an overshot jaw"
protrusive - thrusting outward


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The old fellow, however, overshot his mark, and mistook the character of the man he was treating with.
Dunsey perceived that he had overshot his mark, and that there was a point at which even the hesitating Godfrey might be driven into decision.
You have clean overshot the butts this time, mon camarade.
 
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