OVERTHROW


Meaning of OVERTHROW in English

v. & n.

v.tr. (past -threw; past part. -thrown) 1 remove forcibly from power. 2 put an end to (an institution etc.). 3 conquer, overcome. 4 knock down, upset.

n. 1 a defeat or downfall. 2 Cricket a a fielder's return of the ball, not stopped near the wicket and so allowing further runs. b such a run. 3 Archit. a panel of decorated wrought-iron work in an arch or gateway.

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.