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overstride


over·stride

verb \-ˈstrīd\
over·strode\-ˈstrōd\over·strid·den\-ˈstri-dən\over·strid·ing\-ˈstrī-diŋ\

Definition of OVERSTRIDE

transitive verb
1
a : to stride over, across, or beyond b : bestride
2
: to stride faster than or beyond

First Known Use of OVERSTRIDE

13th century

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