Definition of Overstand

1. v. t. To stand on the price or conditions of, so as to lose a sale; to lose by an extravagant price or hard conditions.

Definition of Overstand

1. Verb. (rare) to stand or insist too much, too long; overstay ¹

2. Verb. (sense yachting, boat racing) to sail to the mark at a wider angle than is the normal upwind angle, to go beyond the layline ¹

3. Verb. (sense Rastafarianism, US black subculture) to have complete or intutitive comprehension, to grok ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Overstand

oversprinkling
oversprung
oversquare
overstabilities
overstability
overstable
overstaff
overstaffed
overstaffing
overstaffs
overstage
overstamp
overstamped
overstamping
overstamps
overstand (current term)
overstare
overstared
overstares
overstaring
overstate
overstated
overstatement
overstatements
overstates
overstating
overstay
overstay one's welcome
overstayed
overstaying

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