overstrike

English

/ˈəʊvəstɹʌɪk/

verb
Definitions
  • (obsolete) To overreach oneself while striking.
  • (transitive) To cover up (a design, mark etc.) by stamping another on top of it; to superimpose a mark or logo on (a coin, stamp, etc.).
  • (transitive) To strike (something) too hard.

Etymology

Prefix from English strike (stop working).

Origin

English

strike

Gloss

stop working

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