overtopping
/ (ˌəʊvəˈtɒpɪŋ) /
noun
the rising of water over the top of a barrier
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How to use overtopping in a sentence
He was a big fellow, broad shouldered and tall, overtopping the chief by several inches, though the latter was not short.
South from Hudson Bay | E. C. [Ethel Claire] Brillovertopping others in character, he was conspicuous also in debate.
Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 7 (of 20) | Charles SumnerIn the crowded street I saw Locasto's hat overtopping all others, so that I had no difficulty in shadowing him.
The Trail of '98 | Robert W. ServiceAnd Andrew's great height overtopping the crowd afforded him a fair view of the course.
The Mountebank | William J. LockeAll up the south side of the cabin they grew, overtopping the eaves in their riotous perfection.
The Trail of '98 | Robert W. Service
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