EGAVE

overrake

Meaning

  1. verb To rake over, or sweep across, from end to end, as waves break over a vessel anchored with its head to the sea.
  2. verb To rake over or assault, as enemy gunfire attacking the entire force.
  3. verb To rake or scrape to excess.
  4. verb To rake or scrape over.
  5. 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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