oversail Meaning & Definition
/əʊvəˈseɪl/
What Does Oversail Mean?
Oversail is used as a verb meaning To project from a structure above (something); to overhang. It can also mean To project over (as of a crane, bridge or cables over neighbouring property); especially in relation to any legal right to do so. As a noun, it means The projection of something from a structure.
Oversail in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əʊvəˈseɪl/ |
| Plural | oversails |
| Verb forms | oversails, oversailing, oversailed |
Oversail Definition (Verb)
- To project from a structure above (something); to overhang.
- To project over (as of a crane, bridge or cables over neighbouring property); especially in relation to any legal right to do so.
Oversail as a Noun
- The projection of something from a structure.
Verb
- To figure or variegate.
- To project over (as of a crane over a neighbouring property, which may be a trespass)
Synonyms of Oversail
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Oversail synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
oversail (third-person singular simple present oversails, present participle oversailing, simple past and past participle oversailed)
oversail (plural oversails)
Origin of Oversail
Origin 1: From over- + sail.
Origin 2: Deverbal.
Quick Answers About Oversail
Is oversail a verb or a noun?
Oversail is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of oversail?
The plural of oversail is oversails.
What is the past tense of oversail?
The past tense of oversail is oversailed. The present participle is oversailing.