overrake Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: OW0 V ER0 R EY1 K
What Does Overrake Mean?
Overrake is a verb that means To rake over, or sweep across, from end to end, as waves break over a vessel anchored with its head to the sea. It can also mean To rake over or assault, as enemy gunfire attacking the entire force.
Overrake Definition (Verb)
- To rake over, or sweep across, from end to end, as waves break over a vessel anchored with its head to the sea.
- To rake over or assault, as enemy gunfire attacking the entire force.
- To rake or scrape to excess.
- To rake or scrape over.
- To install with too great a slope or angle.
Synonyms of Overrake
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Overrake synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Overrake
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Overrake in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
overrake (third-person singular simple present overrakes, present participle overraking, simple past and past participle overraked)
Origin of Overrake
From over- + rake.
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