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overpenetrate

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /ˌoʊvɚˈpɛnətɹeɪt/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.

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verb

Meaning 1

To pass completely through a target and out the other side, potentially striking another person or object located further downrange.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive, transitive

Topics: engineering, government, military, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, politics, tools, war, weaponry

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From over- + penetrate.