English Explanatory Dictionary

oversize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Larger than normal.
  2. Excessively large.
verb
  1. To exceed in size.
  2. To make larger, or too large.
  3. To cover with size or gluey matter.
noun
  1. The increased size of the bore of an engine when it is rebored.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-oversize.wav

Word forms

oversize more oversize most oversize oversizes oversizing oversized

Etymology

From over- + size.

Synonyms

oversized
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