overfill
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o·ver·fill
(ō′vər-fĭl′)tr.v. o·ver·filled, o·ver·fill·ing, o·ver·fills
To fill (a container) beyond capacity.
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overfill
(ˌəʊvəˈfɪl)vb (tr)
to fill too much or beyond capacity
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o•ver•fill
(ˌoʊ vərˈfɪl)v.t.
1. to fill too full, so as to cause overflowing.
v.i. 2. to become too full.
[1200–50]
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overfill
Past participle: overfilled
Gerund: overfilling
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Verb | 1. | overfill - fill beyond capacity; "overfill the baskets" |
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