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overwinter

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o·ver·win·ter  (vr-wntr)
intr.v. o·ver·win·tered, o·ver·win·ter·ing, o·ver·win·ters
1. To remain alive through the winter: sheep that overwintered on the steppe.
2. To pass or spend the winter: We usually overwinter in the Bahamas.
adj. (vr-wntr)
Occurring during the period of winter.
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Verb1.overwinter - spend the winter; "We wintered on the Riviera"; "Shackleton's men overwintered on Elephant Island"
winter
spend, pass - pass time in a specific way; "how are you spending your summer vacation?"


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