overpenetrate
verbUS /ˌoʊvɚˈpɛnətɹeɪt/
Etymology From over- + penetrate.
1
Engineering, Government, Military, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Politics, Tools, War, Weaponry To pass completely through a target and out the other side, potentially striking another person or object located further downrange.
Of a bullet or other projectile
- Antonyms
- underpenetrate
- Derived terms
- overpenetration