overshot

English edit

Pronunciation edit

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

overshot

simple past and past participle of overshoot

Adjective edit

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 edit

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 edit

overshot (plural overshots)

An overshot water wheel.

Related terms edit

undershot