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单词 overrake
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Definition of overrake in English:

overrake

verb ˌəʊvəˈreɪk
Nautical
  • with object Of waves breaking over a ship: to sweep over from end to end.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Edward Wright (d. 1615), mathematician and cartographer. Probably from over- + rake (compare to rake over, although compare slightly later rake.

Definition of overrake in US English:

overrake

verbˌəʊvəˈreɪk
Nautical
  • with object Of waves breaking over a ship: to sweep over from end to end.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Edward Wright (d. 1615), mathematician and cartographer. Probably from over- + rake (compare to rake over, although compare slightly later rake.

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