Overshift

Quick meaning: Overshift is a noun meaning (mineralogy) The amount of displacement in the layers in a crystal lattice that places the layers too far apart for molecular bonding.

Meaning

(mineralogy) The amount of displacement in the layers in a crystal lattice that places the layers too far apart for molecular bonding.

More Meanings

1. (mechanical engineering) A misalignment resulting from shifting gears too far.
2. A change that results in something being moved too far or too many things being moved.
3. A work period that extends significantly beyond the normal eight-hour shift; An instance of involuntary overtime.
4. (geology) An overhang caused by seismic shift.
5. An unfitted woman's overgarment.
6. (sports) To position defensive players too far in a particular direction.
7. (sports) The strategy or act of positioning defensive players extra far toward the offense's strong side, leaving portions of the field or court undefended.

Example Sentences

The overshift works well against left-handed hitters who pull the ball farthest to the right.

One other derailleur problem I should mention is that of chain overshift or overshooting the gear you select.

These large overshifts increase the value of the monoclinic β angle over the ideal value by 1-2° in muscovite-IM.

By using the overshift, you can also develop a good stunting game that will not leave you wide open in case of fullback traps or even option plays.

Word Forms

• overshifts
• overshifting
• overshifted

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include undershift, offense, offside, overlap, shift, defense.

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