overram en · NOUN
Etymology
From over- + ram.
Meanings
- The incorrect seating of the charge of a firearm in this manner.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| overrams | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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overram en · VERB
Etymology
From over- + ram.
Meanings
- (transitive) To seat (a cartridge, projectile, or propellant charge) too far into the breech of a firearm by pushing or striking excessively.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| overrams | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| overrammed | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| overrammed | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| overramming | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |