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overrake

The English word “overrake” has 5 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To rake over, or sweep across, from end to end, as waves break over a vessel anchored with its head to the sea.
  2. To rake over or assault, as enemy gunfire attacking the entire force.
  3. To rake or scrape to excess.
  4. To rake or scrape over.
  5. To install with too great a slope or angle.

Etymology

From over- + rake.

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