Meaning of the word overtop in English
What does overtop mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
overtop
US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈtɑːp/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈtɒp/
Verb
(of water) to rise to such a high level that it goes over the top or edges of something:
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Floodwaters overtopped the levees that year.