Overpenetrate
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌoʊvɚˈpɛnətɹeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overpenetrate is a verb meaning (intransitive, transitive, weaponry, of a bullet or other projectile) To pass completely through a target and out the other side, potentially striking another person or object located further downrange.
Meaning
(intransitive, transitive, weaponry, of a bullet or other projectile) To pass completely through a target and out the other side, potentially striking another person or object located further downrange.
Word Forms
- overpenetrates
- overpenetrating
- overpenetrated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include penetrate, pass through, shoot, transude, bore, pierce.
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