"overcheck" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: overchecks [plural]
Etymology: over- + check Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|check}} over- + check Head templates: {{en-noun}} overcheck (plural overchecks)
  1. A check pattern that is superimposed upon another pattern
    Sense id: en-overcheck-en-noun-AxJekp-a Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with over- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 83 11 6 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with over-: 38 31 31
  2. A strap that stretches from the pollstrap of the bridle to the saddle
    Sense id: en-overcheck-en-noun-YMmbFJIU Categories (other): English terms prefixed with over- Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with over-: 38 31 31

Verb

Forms: overchecks [present, singular, third-person], overchecking [participle, present], overchecked [participle, past], overchecked [past]
Etymology: over- + check Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|check}} over- + check Head templates: {{en-verb}} overcheck (third-person singular simple present overchecks, present participle overchecking, simple past and past participle overchecked)
  1. (transitive) To check or verify more than necessary. Tags: transitive
    Sense id: en-overcheck-en-verb-dhoJoVZ5 Categories (other): English terms prefixed with over- Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with over-: 38 31 31

Inflected forms

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