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overwintering

The correct spelling is overwintering.

How to pronounce overwintering

verb

Say it like: Ove-rwi-nte-rin-g

The correct spelling is overwintering. To keep or preserve for the winter. For example: "It is best to overwinter tender plants indoors."

Usage Examples

It is best to overwinter tender plants indoors.

Insects may overwinter in fallen fruit if it is not removed.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To keep or preserve for the winter.
  2. 2.To spend the winter (in a particular place).

noun

  1. 1.The action of overwintering
  2. 2.The survival of an infectious agent or its vector through the winter, during which time it does not infect a host

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