Definitions for overtop

overtop o·ver·top

Spelling: [verb oh-ver-top; noun oh-ver-top]
IPA: /verb ˌoʊ vərˈtɒp; noun ˈoʊ vərˌtɒp/

Overtop is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 143 anagrams from letters in overtop (eooprtv).

Definitions for overtop

noun

  1. a top, sometimes sleeveless, designed to be worn over another garment, as a shirt or dress.

verb (used with object)

  1. to rise over or above the top of:
  2. to rise above in authority; take precedence over; override:
  3. to surpass or excel:

Origin of overtop

First recorded in 1555-65; over- + top1

Examples for overtop

But there are other men, markedly inferior to these, who yet overtop Lytton.

It often gives up the struggle and remains in the shade of trees which overtop it.

Others seemed to overtop him, to be built of bone and muscle beyond his strength.

If I had more money these considerations might, with me, overtop all others.

"Then, your Honor, we must ask you to take bail," said overtop.

It was necessary that something be done lest he should overtop all other flowers.

One is inclined to wonder if they do not overtop the feeling.

They run up swiftly, as straight as a rod, till they overtop the veterans.

In his unprofessional hours, Mr. overtop was everything but a lawyer.

"I have no more questions to ask, your Honor," said overtop.

Word Value for overtop
Scrable

12

Words with friends

14

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