oversail en · VERB · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- /oʊvəɹˈseɪl/ (General-American)
- /əʊvəˈseɪl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From over- + sail.
Meanings
- (transitive) 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oversails | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| oversailing | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| oversailed | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| oversailed | Tense=Past | lexicographic |