overtop

UK /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈtɒp/ US /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈtɒp/
verb 2adv 1noun 1

Definitions

verb

1

To be higher than; to rise over the top of.

From thence we came without the Eaſtern gate, (ſtanding on a low Banke, called the daughter of Syon, that over-toppeth the valley of Iehoſaphat,) unto an immoveable ſtone, upon the which they ſaid St. Stephen was ſtoned to death, the firſt Martyr of the Chriſtian faith; and the faithfull fore-runner of many noble followers.

Nor was he content with thus strongly garrisoning the fort, but he likewise added exceedingly to its strength by furnishing it with a formidable battery of quaker guns—rearing a stupendous flag-staff in the centre which overtopped the whole city—and moreover by building a great windmill on one of the bastions.

2

To place too many toppings on.

to overtop a pizza

adv

1

Over the top.

Paul put the skull back in its proper place, put back the coffin lid, and kicked dirt and rocks overtop.

noun

1

A garment designed to be worn over the top portion of other clothes, such as an overshirt, vest, or overtunic.

Featured is the big plaid, streaked with white in a softly gathered skirt & an overtop of velveteen with a dacron polytester^([sic]) oliver bow blouse in white.

A very obvious point, but one easily overlooked, is that children from 0–5 grow all the time, so a garment often only fits perfectly for a short time. So if, for instance, a long sleeved dress worn during the summer is visualized as being worn under an overtop in winter, you will have to allow for 6 months’ growth.

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