overhale

verb — 2 senses

overhale

verb

Etymology From Middle English overhalen, equivalent to over- + hale. Cognate with Dutch overhalen, Danish overhale, Swedish överhala.

1

To draw or haul over; overhaul.

2

To overcome.

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