overshot

• Adjectif désignant ce qui dépasse ou a dépassé une limite, notamment une mâchoire supérieure proéminente ; dans un sens plus large, ce qui est allé au-delà de la mesure ou des bornes. Usage peu courant, surtout technique ou littéraire.

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.

   Partie supérieure saillante

   • 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.

   Synonymesjuttingprojectingprotrudingsalient

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de dépasser un objectif, une limite ou un point visé, souvent involontairement.

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

verbe irrégulier

1. Shoot beyond or over a targetB2formal

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

   Dépasser la cible

   • 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.

   Synonymesexceedoverpassoverreachoverrunsurpass

   Antonymesfall shortundershoot

2. Aim too highC1informal

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

   viser trop haut

   • 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.

   Synonymesoverestimateoverreach

   Antonymesunderestimateunderstateundervalue