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overbore

The correct spelling is overbore.

How to pronounce overbore

verb

Say it like: Ove-rbo-re

The correct spelling is overbore. To modify so that the capacity of the burning cartridge powder is greater than the volume within the barrel.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To modify so that the capacity of the burning cartridge powder is greater than the volume within the barrel.
  2. 2.To carry over.
  3. 3.To push through by physical weight or strength; to overwhelm, overcome.
  4. 4.To prevail over; to dominate, overpower; to oppress.
  5. 5.To produce an overabundance of fruit.

adjective

  1. 1.Such that the capacity of the burning cartridge powder is greater than the volume within the barrel.

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