Definition of Overfill

1. Verb. Fill beyond capacity. "Overfill the baskets"

Generic synonyms: Fill, Fill Up, Make Full

Definition of Overfill

1. v. t. To fill to excess; to surcharge.

Definition of Overfill

1. Verb. To fill beyond capacity or beyond what is appropriate. ¹

2. Noun. An instance of overfilling. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Overfill

1. to fill to overflowing [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Overfill

overfearing
overfears
overfed
overfeed
overfeeder
overfeeders
overfeeding
overfeeds
overfell
overfertilization
overfertilize
overfertilized
overfertilizes
overfertilizing
overfierce
overfill (current term)
overfilled
overfilling
overfills
overfinance
overfinanced
overfinances
overfinancing
overfine
overfish
overfished
overfishes
overfishing
overfit
overfitting

Literary usage of Overfill

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing ...edited by Henry V. Opperman, Tina G. Butcher edited by Henry V. Opperman, Tina G. Butcher (1995)
"(e) When an overfill alarm is activated, the system shall indicate and record an ... overfill Sensor. - The weigh hopper shall be equipped with an overfill ..."

2. Environmental Planning for Small Communities: A Guide for Local Decision-Makers by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"The box on page 122 lists the regulations regarding corrosion protection, spill/overfill prevention, and leak detection for new and existing USTs. ..."

3. The U. S. Coal Industry, 1970-1990: Two Decades of ChangeTechnology (1994)
"Current practice allows a cylinder submitted for the plus ( + ), that is the 10 percent overfill, to fail the elastic expansion test and to be reevaluated ..."

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