Overfall

[әuvәfɔ:l]

Definition

(n.) A cataract; a waterfall.

(n.) A turbulent surface of water, caused by strong currents setting over submerged ridges; also, a dangerous submerged ridge or shoal.

Editor: Lou

Definition

n. a rippling or race in the sea where by the peculiarities of bottom the water is propelled with immense force esp. when the wind and tide or current set strongly together.

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