overtopping

He was a big fellow, broad shouldered and tall, overtopping the chief by several inches, though the latter was not short.

Overtopping others in character, he was conspicuous also in debate.

In the crowded street I saw Locasto's hat overtopping all others, so that I had no difficulty in shadowing him.

And Andrew's great height overtopping the crowd afforded him a fair view of the course.

All up the south side of the cabin they grew, overtopping the eaves in their riotous perfection.