overshot

English

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈəʊ.vəˌʃɒt/
(US) IPA^(key): /ˈoʊ.vɚˌʃɑt/
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Verb

overshot

simple past and past participle of overshoot

Adjective

an overshot waterwheel

overshot (comparative more overshot, superlative most overshot)

powered by water that flows over the top from above (of a water wheel)
Having the upper teeth projecting beyond the lower, as in the jaws of some dogs.

Translations

powered by water that flows over the top from above

Irish: uas-scairde
Polish: nasiębierny, nadsiębierny

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Georgian: ^{(please verify)} აცდენილი (acdenili)

Noun

overshot (plural overshots)

An overshot water wheel.

Related terms

undershot

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