overrunning

Verb

The word is derived from overrun

Meaning

of Overrun

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

invasion killing flooding beating invade conquering intrusion overtaking inundation infest inundate lousiness whelming overcoating

Phrases with the word

overrunning of overrunning clutch

Examples

A battalion of insurgents laid ambush on our troops and the natives, with the intention of overrunning the town. Source: Internet

Engelhardt 1908, pp. 3–18 These animals multiplied beyond the settler's expectations, often overrunning pastures and extending well-beyond the domains of the missions. Source: Internet

Dear (2005), p. 254 For the first night of the offensive, Montgomery planned for four infantry divisions of XXX Corps to advance on a convert front to the Oxalic Line, overrunning the forward Axis defences. Source: Internet

Invention of the fixed-spool or spinning reel solved the problem of backlash, since the reel had no rotating spool capable of overrunning and fouling the line. Source: Internet

The ruins became the site of potters' workshops until about 500 AD, when two parallel colonnades were built behind the city gates, overrunning the old city walls. Source: Internet

American and British forces occupied the western and southern regions, preventing Soviet forces from completely overrunning and controlling the country. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

overrun overrun the constable overrunner overrunning clutch overrunning of oversad