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overpick

adjective

Definition of overpick 

(Entry 1 of 2)

of a loom

: having the picking arm or shuttle-driving device over the shuttle boxes — compare underpick

overpick

noun
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Definition of overpick (Entry 2 of 2)

: an overpick loom

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History and Etymology for overpick

Adjective

over entry 3 + pick, noun (throw of the shuttle)

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