Definition of overland
: by, on, or across land
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Examples of overland in a Sentence
We traveled overland by horse to the mountains.
First Known Use of overland
12th century
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Definition of overland
: going or accomplished over the land instead of by sea overland emigrants an overland route
First Known Use of overland
15th century
OVERLAND Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of overland for English Language Learners
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: on or across land instead of over water
OVERLAND Defined for Kids
Definition of overland for Students
: by land rather than by water travel overland
Definition of overland for Students
: going by land rather than by water an overland route
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