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- [oh-ver-chek]
- /ˈoʊ vərˌtʃɛk/
- /ˌəʊvəˈʧɛk /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-ver-chek]
- /ˈoʊ vərˌtʃɛk/
Definitions of overcheck word
- noun overcheck a textile pattern having one checked design superimposed on another so that both are visible. 1
- noun overcheck a fabric having this pattern. 1
- noun overcheck a checkrein passing from the bit, over a horse's head, to the saddle of a harness. 1
- noun overcheck a thin leather strap attached to a horse's bit to keep its head up 0
- noun overcheck a checked pattern laid over another checked pattern 0
- noun overcheck a fabric patterned in such a way 0
Information block about the term
Origin of overcheck
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; over- + check1
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Parts of speech for Overcheck
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
overcheck popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
overcheck usage trend in Literature
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