overshape

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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

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Definition of overshape

5 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

verb

  1. (transitive)To transform; alter.
    “"Why not?" she asked. Trying not to overshape the words. Trying not to say them too fast. Trying not to show how indignant she was at the idea of being left out.”
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verb

  1. (transitive)To transform; alter.
    “"Why not?" she asked. Trying not to overshape the words. Trying not to say them too fast. Trying not to show how indignant she was at the idea of being left out.”
  2. (transitive)To adjust; reshape.
    “This has become the routine this week: start off with a disaster, make some adjustment, and carry on. Yesterday in the media room he explained that because his swing was so off, he had intentionally been “overshaping” shots during the round.”
  3. (transitive)To shape, form, or manipulate excessively.
    “Keep checking your progress against the form Wheel lightly and check often so you don't overshape an area.”

noun

  1. That which is overshaped.
  2. That which forms or fits over something else.
    “If a wider fitting overshape is required extend the side seam approx. 1–2cm.”

Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.

Etymology

From over- + shape.

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