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overfall
CIDE DICTIONARY
overfall, n.
- A cataract; a waterfall. [1913 Webster]
- A turbulent surface of water, caused by strong currents setting over submerged ridges; also, a dangerous submerged ridge or shoal. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
overfall, n.
1 a turbulent stretch of sea etc. caused by a strong current or tide over a submarine ridge, or by a meeting of currents.
2 a place provided on a dam, weir, etc. for the overflow of surplus water.
1 a turbulent stretch of sea etc. caused by a strong current or tide over a submarine ridge, or by a meeting of currents.
2 a place provided on a dam, weir, etc. for the overflow of surplus water.
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