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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