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.

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.