verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To draw or haul over; overhaul. transitive
2. 2
   To overcome. transitive

Etymology

From Middle English overhalen, equivalent to over- + hale. Cognate with Dutch overhalen, Danish overhale, Swedish överhala.

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