overclearing
overclearing is the present participle and gerund of overclear.
Meaning of overclear
Verb
overclear (third-person singular simple present overclears, present participle overclearing, simple past and past participle overcleared)
- To make too clear, or translucent.
- Unfortunately, this medium tends to overclear specimens, especially the less heavily chitinized species.1946, Journal of the Entomological Society of Southern Africa
- To pass, without collision, by too great a distance; to go too far beyond.
- Straighten your bars. Turn the wheel in the direction you want to go; then begin to straighten your arms and legs. At this speed it's easy to overclear the downslope, so really push your bike down to catch the backside.Mastering Mountain Bike Skills: 2nd Edition (page 159)
Questions about overclearing
- What is overclearing the present participle and gerund of?
- Overclearing is the present participle and gerund of overclear.
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