overlash
Pronunciation: /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈlæʃ/
The English word “overlash” has 3 meanings listed here.
verb
- To physically tie additional wires or cables to those that are already attached to a utility pole, accommodating any additional strands of fiber or coaxial cable on existing pole attachments
- To carry to excess.
- To exaggerate.
Etymology
From over- + lash. Compare dialectal English lash (“extravagant”), lashing (“lavish”).
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