overrake
Meaning
- verb To rake over, or sweep across, from end to end, as waves break over a vessel anchored with its head to the sea.
- verb To rake over or assault, as enemy gunfire attacking the entire force.
- verb To rake or scrape to excess.
- verb To rake or scrape over.
- verb To install with too great a slope or angle.
Similar words
rake wash over overgo overhaul rake up overrange roll over overhend overrun sweep
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