English Explanatory Dictionary

overtop

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be higher than; to rise over the top of.
  2. To place too many toppings on.
adv
  1. Over the top.
noun
  1. A garment designed to be worn over the top portion of other clothes, such as an overshirt, vest, or overtunic.

Pronunciation

/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈtɒp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overtop.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-overtop.wav

Word forms

overtop overtops overtopping overtopped

Etymology

From over- + top.

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