I. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
: covering the whole extent of anything
variations in solar radiation or some other allover effect — Time
especially : covering the entire surface (as of a fabric) — used especially of designs or figuration
allover quilting
an allover marbleized appearance
II. noun
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1. : an embroidered, printed, or lace fabric with a design covering most of the surface
2. : a pattern or design in which a single unit is repeated along two or more intersecting systems of lines so as to cover an entire surface