Standard Lemma guide

oversail

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈəʊvəseɪl/
  • General-American: /ˈoʊvəɹseɪl/
  • rhymes with -əʊvə(ɹ)seɪl
  • Received-Pronunciation: /əʊvəˈseɪl/
  • General-American: /oʊvəɹˈseɪl/
  • rhymes with -eɪl

1

noun

Meaning 1

The projection of something from a structure.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: architecture, law

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Meaning relationships

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To project from a structure above (something); to overhang.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: architecture

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To project over (as of a crane, bridge or cables over neighbouring property); especially in relation to any legal right to do so.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: law

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History

Etymology

Deverbal.

From over- + sail.