overspill
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o·ver·spill
[v. oh-ver-spil; n. oh-ver-spil] verb, o·ver·spilled or o·ver·spilt, o·ver·spill·ing, noun 
vərˈspɪl; verb (used without object)
1.
to spill over.
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| overspill | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a. something that spills over or is in excess |
| b. (as modifier): overspill population | |
| —vb , -spills, -spilling, -spilt, -spilled | |
| 2. | (intr) to overflow |
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Example sentences
It is described as an earthen dam with a concrete water control structure and overspill discharge.
The weight of these tubes holds the protective layer in place, while the gaps between the tubes permit the overspill to escape.
In addition, the dam does overspill periodically to accommodate smolts moving down river.
Overspill from the jars leads into a trough, which leads to a holding tank.
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