Overharvest
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overharvest is a verb meaning To harvest too much, especially at an unsustainably high level.
Meaning
To harvest too much, especially at an unsustainably high level.
More Meanings
- An excessive harvest.
Example Sentences
The fish in this area have been overharvested for years.
Word Forms
- overharvests
- overharvesting
- overharvested
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overexploit, overcatch, overcrop, oversow, overfarm, overplough.
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