overshot

[ adjective noun oh-ver-shot; verb oh-ver-shot ]

adjective

1. driven over the top of, as by water passing over from above.
2. having the upper jaw projecting beyond the lower, as a dog.

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of overshoot.

noun

1. (in weaving) a pattern formed when filling threads are passed over several warp threads at a time.

overshot

/ ˈəʊvəˌʃɒt /

adjective

1. having or designating an upper jaw that projects beyond the lower jaw, esp when considered as an abnormality
2. (of a water wheel) driven by a flow of water that passes over the wheel rather than under it Compare undershot

Word History and Origins

Origin of overshot¹

First recorded in 1525–35; over- + shot ¹

Example Sentences

But he overshot very seriously... so we had to be particularly careful not to appear to be part of any such movement.”

From BBC

Mr Donnell said local markets differed, with some seeing more investment in rental property, and some having "overshot" with rising rents.

From BBC

The Dutchman overshot the corner and Hamilton’s front left wheel caught the right rear of Verstappen’s as the Red Bull speared past and into the run-off area.

From BBC

“He had a twinkle. He came as advertised — better than advertised. He overshot the mark.”

From Los Angeles Times

Mrs Moederzoon believes it "overshot" its migratory path before arriving in her back garden last month.

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