Overstrike

//ˈəʊvəstɹʌɪk// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A coin that has been overstruck, i.e. coined more than once. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    The printing of one character over another, as - on top of L to produce Ł. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    overtype (feature where input replaces existing characters instead of being inserted before them) uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To overreach oneself while striking. obsolete, reflexive

    "For as he in his rage him overstrooke, / He, ere he could his weapon backe repaire, / His side all bare and naked overtooke, / And with his mortal steel quite through the body strooke."

  2. 2
    To cover up (a design, mark etc.) by stamping another on top of it; to superimpose a mark or logo on (a coin, stamp, etc.). transitive
  3. 3
    To strike (something) too hard. transitive

Synonyms

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overtypeovertype

Example

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"For as he in his rage him overstrooke, / He, ere he could his weapon backe repaire, / His side all bare and naked overtooke, / And with his mortal steel quite through the body strooke."

Etymology

From over- + strike.

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