Overside
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈsaɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Overside is an adjective meaning Located or positioned over the side, especially of a ship.
Meaning
Located or positioned over the side, especially of a ship.
More Meanings
- On the opposite side.
- Over the side.
- The side facing up or positioned above; the topside; surface.
- The reverse or opposite side.
Example Sentences
overside cargo
the overside of the record
The cargo was dumped overside by the crew.
While the overside of the tiles was well smoothed, the underside was in general left crude and rough.
Word Forms
- oversides
Antonyms for overside
Common opposites include underside.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include portside, offside, starboardside, above-water, outboard, abeam.
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