overshot

• Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее имеющий выступающую верхнюю челюсть, или в более широком смысле, вышедший за пределы; в настоящее время редко используется, за исключением специфических технических контекстов.

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.

   Выступающий верхней частью

   • 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.

   Synonymsjuttingprojectingprotrudingsalient

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, при котором происходит превышение цели, предела или намеченной точки, часто непреднамеренно.

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

irregular verb

1. Shoot beyond or over a targetB2formal

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

   Перелететь

   • 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.

   Synonymsexceedoverpassoverreachoverrunsurpass

   Antonymsfall shortundershoot

2. Aim too highC1informal

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

   Завысить цель

   • 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.

   Synonymsoverestimateoverreach

   Antonymsunderestimateunderstateundervalue