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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend over the lower ones.
2. 2
   (dentistry) malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend abnormally far over the lower teeth wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To use excessive acid in an etching process, so that the result is too deep.

Etymology

From over- + bite.

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