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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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