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overtype

The English word “overtype” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A feature in wordprocessing whereby each typed character replaces the character after the cursor rather than being inserted before it.
  2. A kind of steam wagon having the engine above the cab.

verb

  1. To type on top of something already typed.

Etymology

From over- + type.

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