overset
to upset or overturn; overthrow.
to throw into confusion; disorder physically or mentally.
to become upset, overturned, or overthrown.
Printing.
(of type or copy) to set in or to excess.
(of space) to set too much type for.
the act or fact of oversetting; upset; overturn.
Also called overmatter. Printing. matter set up in excess of space.
Origin of overset
1Other words from overset
- o·ver·set·ter, noun
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How to use overset in a sentence
The Presidente is so vindictive that she would spend ten years over setting a trap to kill you.
Cousin Pons | Honore de BalzacThe animal turned and walked to land, over-setting the cart and spilling the driver into the water.
Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life | Thomas Wallace KnoxAt this moment the sound of wheels was heard, and Madge jumped up, nearly over-setting the board, and rushed into the front room.
Clara Hopgood | Mark RutherfordWe remained there taking in water till the 21st, and lost five of our men by the Hack pinnace over-setting.
He was scrupulous—and even meticulous—over setting aside all her personal belongings to await her orders.
A Young Man's Year | Anthony Hope
British Dictionary definitions for overset
to disturb or upset
printing to set (type or copy) in excess of the space available
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