English Explanatory Dictionary

overrake

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To rake over, or sweep across, from end to end, as waves break over a vessel anchored with its head to the sea.
  2. To rake over or assault, as enemy gunfire attacking the entire force.
  3. To rake or scrape to excess.
  4. To rake or scrape over.
  5. To install with too great a slope or angle.

Word forms

overrake overrakes overraking overraked

Etymology

From over- + rake.

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