overtaker en · NOUN
Etymology
From overtake + -er.
Meanings
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One who overtakes.
That is to say, a fast steamer overtaking a slow steamer or a sailing ship, shall not run her down; and if the overtaker does run into the overtaken, then the overtaker is responsible.
1872, Nautical Magazine:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| overtakers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |