OVERTYPE

Etymology

Noun

overtype (countable and uncountable, plural overtypes)

(computing, uncountable) A feature in wordprocessing whereby each typed character replaces the character after the cursor rather than being inserted before it.

Synonyms: overstrike, typeover

(historical, countable) A kind of steam wagon having the engine above the cab.

Coordinate term: undertype

Verb

overtype (third-person singular simple present overtypes, present participle overtyping, simple past and past participle overtyped)

To type on top of something already typed.

Anagrams

• typeover

Source: Wiktionary



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