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overfall

The correct spelling is overfall.

How to pronounce overfall

/ˈəʊvəfɔːl/
noun

IPA: /ˈəʊvəfɔːl/

Say it like: Ove-rfa-ll

The correct spelling is overfall. A turbulent section of a body of water, caused by strong currents passing over submerged ridges.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A turbulent section of a body of water, caused by strong currents passing over submerged ridges.

verb

  1. 1.To fall over (something).
  2. 2.To attack (someone).
  3. 3.To fall over.

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