overclear
adjEtymology From over- + clear.
1
In negative constructions Especially clear or comprehensible.
- The phrasing of the new law is not overclear to a layman.
- Related terms
- overclearance, overclearly
overclear
verbEtymology From over- + clear.
1
To make too clear, or translucent.
- Unfortunately, this medium tends to overclear specimens, especially the less heavily chitinized species.1946, Journal of the Entomological Society of Southern Africa:
- However, care must be taken not to overclear the specimens otherwise details of the clypeolabral plates may be obscured.1983, Memoirs of the Entomological Society of Canada:
2
To pass, without collision, by too great a distance; to go too far beyond.
- Straighten your bars. Turn the wheel in the direction you want to go; then begin to straighten your arms and legs. At this speed it's easy to overclear the downslope, so really push your bike down to catch the backside.Mastering Mountain Bike Skills: 2nd Edition (page 159)