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 overshot overshot /ˈoʊvɝˌʃɑːt/

adjective

  1. Having an upper part projecting beyond the lower  ( overshot )
    having an upper part projecting beyond the lower
     An overshot jaw
    an overshot jaw


 overshoot overshoot /ˈoʊvɝˌʃuːt/

noun

  1. An approach that fails and gives way to another attempt  ( go-around , overshoot , wave-off )
    an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt

verb

  1. () Aim too high  ( overshoot )
    aim too high
     The plan overshoots its aim
    The plan overshoots its aim
  2. () Shoot beyond or over (a target)  ( overshoot )
    shoot beyond or over (a target)