Overburden Definition & Meaning
overburden
- noun
- the surface soil that must be moved away to get at coal seams and mineral deposits
- an excessive burden
- verb
- burden with too much work or responsibility
- load with excessive weight
Words that rhyme with overburden
Usage tips for "overburden"
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