Definition of overset

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Overset (v. t.) To turn or tip (anything) over from an upright, or a proper, position so that it lies upon its side or bottom upwards; to upset; as, to overset a chair, a coach, a ship, or a building..

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Oversetting :: Oversetting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Overse.
Overset :: Overset (v. i.) To turn, or to be turned, over; to be upset..
Overset :: Overset (v. t.) To cause to fall, or to tail; to subvert; to overthrow; as, to overset a government or a plot..
Overset :: Overset (imp. & p. p.) of Overse.
Overset :: Overset (n.) An excess; superfluity.
Overturn :: Overturn (v. t.) To turn or throw from a basis, foundation, or position; to overset; as, to overturn a carriage or a building..
Overset :: Overset (v. t.) To turn or tip (anything) over from an upright, or a proper, position so that it lies upon its side or bottom upwards; to upset; as, to overset a chair, a coach, a ship, or a building..
Overset :: Overset (n.) An upsetting; overturn; overthrow; as, the overset of a carriage..
Crank :: Crank (n.) Liable to careen or be overset, as a ship when she is too narrow, or has not sufficient ballast, or is loaded too high, to carry full sail..
Overset :: Overset (v. t.) To fill too full.
Crankness :: Crankness (n.) Liability to be overset; -- said of a ship or other vessel.
Upset :: Upset (v. t.) To overturn, overthrow, or overset; as, to upset a carriage; to upset an argument..
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