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overtop
[oh-ver-top, oh-ver-top]
verb (used with object)
to rise over or above the top of.
a skyscraper that overtops all the other buildings.
to rise above in authority; take precedence over; override.
No individual shall overtop the law.
to surpass or excel.
a rise in sales that overtopped everyone in the industry.
noun
a top, sometimes sleeveless, designed to be worn over another garment, as a shirt or dress.
overtop
/ ˌəʊəˈɒ /
verb
to exceed in height
to surpass; excel
to rise over the top of
Example Sentences
Waves overtopped sand dunes on the low-lying island of South Uist.
People were urged against leaving their homes due to danger from flying debris, coastal overtopping, falling trees and damage to buildings.
The smaller debris basins are prone to overtopping.
Large waves are also expected with coastal overtopping.
That will result in high winds, which coincide with high spring tides, bringing a risk of large waves and coastal overtopping.
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