OVERFALL

Etymology

Noun

overfall (plural overfalls)

A turbulent section of a body of water, caused by strong currents passing over submerged ridges.

Verb

overfall (third-person singular simple present overfalls, present participle overfalling, simple past overfell, past participle overfallen)

(transitive) To fall over (something).

(transitive) To attack (someone).

(intransitive) To fall over.

Anagrams

• fall over

Source: Wiktionary


O"ver*fall`, n.

1. A cataract; a waterfall. [Obs.]

2. (Naut.)

Definition: A turbulent surface of water, caused by strong currents setting over submerged ridges; also, a dangerous submerged ridge or shoal.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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