overstrike

American

[oh-ver-strahyk, oh-ver-strahyk] / ˌoʊ vərˈstraɪk, ˈoʊ vərˌstraɪk /

verb (used with object)

overstruck, overstriking

to stamp a new device, value, or inscription on (a coin).

noun

a coin that has been overstruck without complete obliteration of the original design.

Etymology

Origin of overstrike

First recorded in 1900–05; over- + strike

Example Sentences

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Lowry was left with a 55-yard putt for birdie and, unlike on the last hole, he didn’t overstrike this one.

From Washington Post • Jul. 21, 2019

Node:backward combatability, Next:BAD, Previous:backspace and overstrike, Up:= B = backward combatability /bak'w*rd k*m-bat'*-bil'*-tee/ n.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.

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