overshot

• Adjetivo que describe algo que se ha pasado del límite o ha sobrepasado un punto, o que tiene una mandíbula superior prominente o saliente; se usa raramente fuera de contextos técnicos específicos.

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.

   Saliente superior

   • 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.

   Sinónimosjuttingprojectingprotrudingsalient

• Verbo que indica sobrepasar un objetivo, límite o punto previsto, a menudo de forma no intencionada; también puede referirse a exceder una cantidad o medida esperada.

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

verbo irregular

1. Shoot beyond or over a targetB2formal

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

   Sobrepasar el objetivo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosexceedoverpassoverreachoverrunsurpass

   Antónimosfall shortundershoot

2. Aim too highC1informal

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

   Apuntar demasiado alto

   • 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.

   Sinónimosoverestimateoverreach

   Antónimosunderestimateunderstateundervalue