overshot

• Adjetivo pouco usado que significa ter a mandíbula superior saliente (prognatismo) ou, em sentido mais amplo, que ultrapassou um limite ou foi além do alvo; hoje raro fora de contextos técnicos.

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.

   Projetado para cima

   • 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.

   Sinônimosjuttingprojectingprotrudingsalient

• Verbo usado para indicar que se ultrapassa um alvo, um limite ou um ponto pretendido, muitas vezes de forma não intencional; também pode significar ir além do necessário, exagerar ou passar do ponto.

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.

   Ir além do alvo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosexceedoverpassoverreachoverrunsurpass

   Antônimosfall shortundershoot

2. Aim too highC1informal

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

   Mirar alto demais

   • 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.

   Sinônimosoverestimateoverreach

   Antônimosunderestimateunderstateundervalue