more overall
vərˈɔl; adverb, adjective
1.
from one extreme limit of a thing to the other: the overall length of the bridge.
2.
covering or includingeverything: an overall impression; to view something overall.
noun
3.
overalls, ( used with a plural verb )
a.
loose, sturdy trousers, usually with a bib or biblike piece to which shoulder straps are attached, originally worn over other trousers to protect them, as by factory workers or farmers.
b.
long waterproof leggings.
4.
British. a smock or loose-fitting housedress.
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| overall | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | from one end to the other |
| 2. | including or covering everything: the overall cost |
| —adv | |
| 3. | in general; on the whole |
| —n | |
| 4. | (Brit) a protective work garment usually worn over ordinary clothes |
| 5. | (plural) hard-wearing work trousers with a bib and shoulder straps or jacket attached |
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Word Origin & History
overall
"everywhere," O.E. ofer eall, from ofer "over" + eall "all;" sense of "including everything" is from 1894. Clothing sense (usually plural) of "loose trousers of a strong material worn by cowboys, etc." is from 1782. Specific sense "loose fitting canvas trousers with a bib and strap top" (originally worn
by workmen over other clothes to protect them from wet, dirt, etc.) is attested from 1897.
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