overtop
Americanverb (used with object)
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to rise over or above the top of.
a skyscraper that overtops all the other buildings.
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to rise above in authority; take precedence over; override.
No individual shall overtop the law.
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to surpass or excel.
a rise in sales that overtopped everyone in the industry.
noun
verb
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to exceed in height
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to surpass; excel
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to rise over the top of
Etymology
Origin of overtop
Example Sentences
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These sort of wind speeds will lead to large coastal waves which are likely to overtop the sea walls and promenades.
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Defences built five years ago were already being overtopped by floods, she said.
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But the second wave easily overtopped a flood barrier and swamped all six.
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When meltwaters reach a certain level, they can overtop a glacier that previously held them back.
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Waves overtopped sand dunes on the low-lying island of South Uist.
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