Overpenetrate

//ˌoʊvɚˈpɛnətɹeɪt// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To pass completely through a target and out the other side, potentially striking another person or object located further downrange. intransitive, transitive

Etymology

From over- + penetrate.

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