overdash

English

Etymology

over- +‎ dash

Noun

overdash (plural overdashes)

  1. A dash (symbol) placed above something.

Verb

overdash (third-person singular simple present overdashes, present participle overdashing, simple past and past participle overdashed) (transitive)

  1. To place a dash (symbol) above.
  2. To sprinkle or splatter from above.
    The boat was overdashed with sea spray.
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