English Explanatory Dictionary

overtype

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A feature in wordprocessing whereby each typed character replaces the character after the cursor rather than being inserted before it.
  2. A kind of steam wagon having the engine above the cab.
verb
  1. To type on top of something already typed.

Word forms

overtype overtypes overtyping overtyped

Etymology

From over- + type.

Synonyms

overstrike typeover
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