OVERTURN


Meaning of OVERTURN in English

— overturnable , adj.

v. /oh'veuhr terrn"/ ; n. /oh"veuhr terrn'/ , v.t.

1. to destroy the power of; overthrow; defeat; vanquish.

2. to turn over on its side, face, or back; upset: to overturn a vase.

v.i.

3. to turn on its side, face, or back; capsize: The boat overturned during the storm.

n.

4. the act of overturning.

5. the state of being overturned.

[ 1175-1225; ME; see OVER-, TURN ]

Syn. 1. conquer. 2. See upset .

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