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Overtaking Definition & Meaning

overtaking
noun
  1. going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it; "she drove but well but her reckless passing of every car on the road frightened me"

"Overtaking" in song lyrics

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  • "What gets your adrenaline pumping? Overtaking"
    Pharcyde — Rush

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Frequently asked questions

What does overtaking mean?
going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it; "she drove but well but her reckless passing of every car on the road frightened me"
What part of speech is overtaking?
Overtaking is a noun.

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