overtype
verbEtymology From over- + type.
1
To type on top of something already typed.
- You can produce the yen sign ¥ by overtyping an equals sign = on a letter Y.
overtype
nounEtymology From over- + type.
1
Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A feature in wordprocessing whereby each typed character replaces the character after the cursor rather than being inserted before it.
2
Historical A kind of steam wagon having the engine above the cab.