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Overshot Definition & Meaning

overshot
adjective
  1. having an upper part projecting beyond the lower; "an overshot jaw"

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Frequently asked questions

What does overshot mean?
having an upper part projecting beyond the lower; "an overshot jaw"
What part of speech is overshot?
Overshot is an adjective.

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