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overclear en · ADJ

Etymology

From over- + clear.

Meanings

1. (in negative constructions, not-comparable) Especially clear or comprehensible.
   • The phrasing of the new law is not overclear to a layman.

Relateds

overclearly · overclearance

overclear en · VERB

Etymology

From over- + clear.

Meanings

1. (transitive) To make too clear, or translucent.
   • However, care must be taken not to overclear the specimens otherwise details of the clypeolabral plates may be obscured. 1983, Memoirs of the Entomological Society of Canada:
   • Unfortunately, this medium tends to overclear specimens, especially the less heavily chitinized species. 1946, Journal of the Entomological Society of Southern Africa:
2. (transitive) To pass, without collision, by too great a distance; to go too far beyond.
   • Straighten your bars. Turn the wheel in the direction you want to go; then begin to straighten your arms and legs. At this speed it's easy to overclear the downslope, so really push your bike down to catch the backside. Mastering Mountain Bike Skills: 2nd Edition (page 159)

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