Oversail
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /əʊvəˈseɪl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Oversail is a verb meaning (transitive, architecture) To project from a structure above (something); to overhang.
Meaning
(transitive, architecture) To project from a structure above (something); to overhang.
More Meanings
- (law) To project over (as of a crane, bridge or cables over neighbouring property); especially in relation to any legal right to do so.
- (architecture, law) The projection of something from a structure.
Word Forms
- oversails
- oversailing
- oversailed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overshape, overroof, overbear, overcrow, survene, oversay.
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