noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The process by which, during the rendering of a three-dimensional scene, a pixel is replaced by one that is closer to the viewpoint, as determined by their Z coordinates. countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   To withdraw more money from an account than there is credit; to make an overdraft
2. 2
   to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth wordnet
3. 3
   To use a device for shooting arrows shorter than the draw of the bow.
4. 4
   draw more money from than is available wordnet
5. 5
   To exaggerate. dated

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6. 6
   To draw over the top of existing content.
7. 7
   To draw the air in through a harmonica while adjusting the mouth so that the note goes up a half tone.

Synonyms

All synonyms

overstateaggrandizeamplifyamplifyballyhoobelie

Etymology

From over- + draw.

Related phrases

overdraw the badgerz axis

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