Standard Lemma guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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noun
A coin that has been overstruck, i.e. coined more than once.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, numismatics
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noun
The printing of one character over another, as - on top of L to produce Ł.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: media, publishing, typography
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noun
overtype (feature where input replaces existing characters instead of being inserted before them)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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verb
To overreach oneself while striking.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete, reflexive
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verb
To cover up (a design, mark etc.) by stamping another on top of it; to superimpose a mark or logo on (a coin, stamp, etc.).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To strike (something) too hard.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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History
From over- + strike.
