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overmanning

overmanning is the present participle and gerund of overman.

Meaning of overman

Verb

overman (third-person singular simple present overmans, present participle overmanning, simple past and past participle overmanned)

  1. To provide with too many personnel; overstaff.

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Questions about overmanning

What is overmanning the present participle and gerund of?
Overmanning is the present participle and gerund of overman.

Words near overmanning in the dictionary

  1. overmanipulated
  2. overmanipulates
  3. overmanipulating
  4. overmanned
  5. overmannered
  6. overmanning
  7. overmans
  8. overmantel
  9. overmantels
  10. overmantle
  11. overmantles

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