overfalls — /oh veuhr fawlz /, n. 1. Oceanog. water made rough by a strong current moving over a shoal, by an opposing current, or by winds blowing against the current. 2. Obs. a cataract or waterfall. [1535 45; OVER + FALL + S3] … Useful english dictionary
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