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overlash Meaning & Definition

/əʊvə(ɹ)ˈlæʃ/

What Does Overlash Mean?

Overlash is used as a verb meaning To physically tie additional wires or cables to those that are already attached to a utility pole, accommodating any additional strands of fiber or coaxial cable on existing pole attachments. It can also mean (Can we verify this sense?) To carry to excess.

Quick Facts About Overlash

Part of speech	verb
Pronunciation	//əʊvə(ɹ)ˈlæʃ//
Syllables	1
Verb forms	overlashes, overlashing, overlashed

Overlash Definition (Verb)

To physically tie additional wires or cables to those that are already attached to a utility pole, accommodating any additional strands of fiber or coaxial cable on existing pole attachments
(Can we verify this sense?) To carry to excess.
to overlash in phrases
To exaggerate.

Synonyms of Overlash

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Antonyms of Overlash

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Overlash in a Sentence

to overlash in phrases

Word Forms & Grammar

overlash (third-person singular simple present overlashes, present participle overlashing, simple past and past participle overlashed)

Origin of Overlash

From over- +‎ lash. Compare dialectal English lash (“extravagant”), lashing (“lavish”).

Pronouncing Overlash

The standard pronunciation of overlash is //əʊvə(ɹ)ˈlæʃ//, spoken in 1 syllable.