overpenetrate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˌoʊvɚˈpɛnətɹeɪt/ en-us-overpenetrate.ogg

Word forms

overpenetrate overpenetrates overpenetrating overpenetrated

Etymology

From over- + penetrate.

Antonyms

underpenetrate

Derived words

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