oversize

adj, verb, noun — 6 senses

oversize

adj

Etymology From over- + size.

1

Larger than normal.

2

Excessively large.

  • Volleyball jerseys are formfitting and cute—unlike the oversize basketball or football ones.2009, Debbie Rigaud, chapter 2, in Perfect Shot (The Romantic Comedies), New York, N.Y.: Simon Pulse, →ISBN, page 18:
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oversized

oversize

verb

Etymology From over- + size.

1

To exceed in size.

2

To make larger, or too large.

3

Obsolete To cover with size or gluey matter.

  • o'er-siz'd with coagulate gorec. 1599–1602 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of Hamlet, Prince of Denmarke”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, [Act II, (please specify the scene number in lowercase Roman numerals)]:

oversize

noun

Etymology From over- + size.

1

Automotive, Transport, Vehicles The increased size of the bore of an engine when it is rebored.

  • However, any increase in capacity is useful and, if an engine is worn and needs a rebore, it's worth considering boring to a near maximum size rather than simply having it bored to the next oversize.2005, Daniel Stapleton, How to Plan and Build a Fast Road Car, page 14:
  • Have your local machine shop rebore the cylinders to the next nearest oversize and supply new pistons and rings to suit. Recommended rebore oversizes go up in increments of 0.25mm/0.010 inch. If the engine's already been rebored, you'll usually be able to find the oversize stamped in the piston crowns.2006, Rod Grainger, Pete Shoemark, Mazda MX-5 Miata 1.8 1993 to 1999: Enthuasiast Workshop Manual:

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