overtaker

noun

overtaker

noun

Etymology From overtake + -er.

1

One who overtakes.

That is to say, a fast steamer overtaking a slow steamer or a sailing ship, shall not run her down; and if the overtaker does run into the overtaken, then the overtaker is responsible.1872, Nautical Magazine:

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