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overtopping
/ ˌəʊvəˈtɒpɪŋ /
noun
- the rising of water over the top of a barrier
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Example Sentences
He was a big fellow, broad shouldered and tall, overtopping the chief by several inches, though the latter was not short.
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Overtopping others in character, he was conspicuous also in debate.
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In the crowded street I saw Locasto's hat overtopping all others, so that I had no difficulty in shadowing him.
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And Andrew's great height overtopping the crowd afforded him a fair view of the course.
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All up the south side of the cabin they grew, overtopping the eaves in their riotous perfection.
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