Definition of over

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Over (prep.) Above the perpendicular height or length of, with an idea of measurement; as, the water, or the depth of water, was over his head, over his shoes..

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Contest :: Contest (n.) Earnest dispute; strife in argument; controversy; debate; altercation.
Scumble :: Scumble (v. t.) To cover lighty, as a painting, or a drawing, with a thin wash of opaque color, or with color-crayon dust rubbed on with the stump, or to make any similar additions to the work, so as to produce a softened effect..
Forgiving :: Forgiving (a.) Disposed to forgive; inclined to overlook offenses; mild; merciful; compassionate; placable; as, a forgiving temper..
Convalescent :: Convalescent (a.) Recovering from sickness or debility; partially restored to health or strength.
Beaver :: Beaver (n.) Beaver cloth, a heavy felted woolen cloth, used chiefly for making overcoats..
Scutiped :: Scutiped (a.) Having the anterior surface of the tarsus covered with scutella, or transverse scales, in the form of incomplete bands terminating at a groove on each side; -- said of certain birds..
Ball :: Ball (n.) A leather-covered cushion, fastened to a handle called a ballstock; -- formerly used by printers for inking the form, but now superseded by the roller..
Overcharge :: Overcharge (v. i.) To make excessive charges.
Shut :: Shut (v. t.) To fold together; to close over, as the fingers; to close by bringing the parts together; as, to shut the hand; to shut a book..
Deemster :: Deemster (n.) A judge in the Isle of Man who decides controversies without process.
Blindage :: Blindage (n.) A cover or protection for an advanced trench or approach, formed of fascines and earth supported by a framework..
Roughwork :: Roughwork (v. t.) To work over coarsely, without regard to nicety, smoothness, or finish..
Lurchline :: Lurchline (n.) The line by which a fowling net was pulled over so as to inclose the birds.
Metoposcopy :: Metoposcopy (n.) The study of physiognomy; the art of discovering the character of persons by their features, or the lines of the face..
Assault :: Assault (n.) A violent onset or attack with moral weapons, as words, arguments, appeals, and the like; as, to make an assault on the prerogatives of a prince, or on the constitution of a government..
Corvee :: Corvee (n.) An obligation to perform certain services, as the repair of roads, for the lord or sovereign..
Treckschuyt :: Treckschuyt (n.) A covered boat for goods and passengers, used on the Dutch and Flemish canals..
Cestus :: Cestus (n.) A covering for the hands of boxers, made of leather bands, and often loaded with lead or iron..
Retriever :: Retriever (n.) A dor, or a breed of dogs, chiefly employed to retrieve, or to find and recover game birds that have been killed or wounded..
Sericeous :: Sericeous (a.) Covered with very soft hairs pressed close to the surface; as, a sericeous leaf..
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