Overscore

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of overbar.
Verb
  1. 1
    Synonym of overbar. transitive
  2. 2
    To draw a line through; to cross out. transitive
  3. 3
    To score (a piece of music) for too many instruments. ambitransitive

Etymology

From over- + score.

Related phrases

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