I. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ transitive verb
Etymology: over (I) + top, v.
1. : to rise above the top of : exceed in height : tower above
the unusual height of the surge … overtopped the wall — J.A.Steers
2. : to be superior to in power, station, or importance : override
where faith is overtopped by prelacy — Ellery Sedgwick
where cattle raising overtops agriculture — American Guide Series: Virginia
3. : to make of less importance or throw into the background by superior excellence : surpass , obscure
overtopped the rest, the giant of them all — H.O.Taylor
4. : to cover, flow over, or cast shade over the top of
II. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adverb
Etymology: over (II) + top, n.
: over the top : overhead