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overshot in Irish

overshot in Irish is uas-scairde — overshot means powered by water that flows in over the top, as with certain water wheels.

overshot in Irish

uas-scairde
adj
powered by water that flows over the top from above (of a water wheel)

What does "overshot" mean?

  1. adj Powered by water that flows in over the top, as with certain water wheels.
    "The old mill used an overshot wheel to grind the grain."
  2. adj Of the jaw or teeth, projecting further forward than the opposing set.
    "The breed standard notes that an overshot jaw is a fault."
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overshot in a sentence

  • The old mill used an overshot wheel to grind the grain.
  • The breed standard notes that an overshot jaw is a fault.

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What is "overshot" in Irish?

"overshot" in Irish is uas-scairde. overshot means: Powered by water that flows in over the top, as with certain water wheels.

How do you use "overshot" in a sentence?

Example: "The old mill used an overshot wheel to grind the grain." In Irish, "overshot" is uas-scairde.

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