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o·ver·land
(ō′vər-lănd′, -lənd)adj.
Accomplished, traversing, or passing over the land instead of the ocean: an overland journey; an overland route.
adv.
By way of land: traveled overland to the ranch.
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overland
(ˈəʊvəˌlænd)adj, adv (prenominal)
over or across land
vb
(Historical Terms) history Austral to drive (cattle or sheep) overland
ˈoverˌlander n
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o•ver•land
(ˈoʊ vərˌlænd, -lənd)adv.
1. by, over, or across land.
adj. 2. proceeding, performed, or carried on overland.
[1325–75]
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overland
Past participle: overlanded
Gerund: overlanding
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Overland
An automobile made by the Overland Co. of Indianapolis, IN from 1905–1907, and later by the Willys-Overland Company of Toledo, OH.
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Adj. | 1. | overland - traveling or passing over land; "an overland journey"; "the overland route used by Marco Polo" terrestrial - operating or living or growing on land |
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