overbore
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Synonyms: overborne, overmore, overwore, overture, verbose, overcome, overlord, evermore, overbold, overdone, overtone
Antonyms: overborne, overmore, overwore, overture, verbose, overcome, overlord, evermore, overbold, overdone, overtone
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Adjective
- Such that the capacity of the burning cartridge powder is greater than the volume within the barrel.
Verb
- To modify so that the capacity of the burning cartridge powder is greater than the volume within the barrel.
- To bore out more than is usual for the design; especially, to bore out to a degree that pushes the limit regarding the wall thickness of the casting.
Verb
- simple past and past participle of overbear
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