overshot

• صفة قديمة تعني امتلاك فك علوي بارز، أو بمعنى أوسع تجاوز الحد أو الخرج عن النطاق؛ وهي نادرة الاستعمال حاليًا إلا في سياقات تقنية محددة.

An archaic adjective meaning having a projecting upper jaw, or in a broader sense, having gone beyond a limit; now rarely used except in specific technical contexts.

1. Projecting upper partC1formal

   Having an upper part that extends beyond the lower part, often used in describing anatomical features or mechanical parts.

   بارز من أعلاه

   • The overshot jaw of the bulldog gives it a distinctive appearance.
   • The overshot design of the waterwheel increased its efficiency.
   • In some fish species, the overshot mouth helps them catch prey from above.

   المرادفاتjuttingprojectingprotrudingsalient

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تجاوز الهدف أو الحد أو النقطة المقصودة، وغالبًا ما يكون ذلك عن غير قصد.

A verb used to indicate the act of going beyond a target, limit, or intended point, often unintentionally.

فعل شاذ

1. Shoot beyond or over a targetB2formal

   To go beyond or over a target, mark, or intended point.

   تجاوز الهدف

   • The archer overshot the target by several feet.
   • The pilot overshot the runway during landing.
   • He overshot the mark while trying to throw the ball.

   المرادفاتexceedoverpassoverreachoverrunsurpass

   الأضدادfall shortundershoot

2. Aim too highC1informal

   To set a goal or expectation that is too ambitious or unrealistic.

   المبالغة في الهدف

   • The company overshot its sales projections for the quarter.
   • She overshot her budget while planning the wedding.
   • They overshot their target by aiming for a 50% increase in profits.

   المرادفاتoverestimateoverreach

   الأضدادunderestimateunderstateundervalue