OVERCHECK

Etymology

Noun

overcheck (plural overchecks)

A check pattern that is superimposed upon another pattern

A strap that stretches from the pollstrap of the bridle to the saddle

Verb

overcheck (third-person singular simple present overchecks, present participle overchecking, simple past and past participle overchecked)

(transitive) To check or verify more than necessary.

Anagrams

• check over

Source: Wiktionary



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