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overtypes

overtypes is the plural of overtype.

overtypes is the third-person singular simple present indicative of overtype.

Meaning of overtype

Noun

overtype (countable and uncountable, plural overtypes)

  1. (uncountable) A feature in wordprocessing whereby each typed character replaces the character after the cursor rather than being inserted before it.
    Synonyms:
    overstrike, typeover
  2. (countable, historical) A kind of steam wagon having the engine above the cab.

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Questions about overtypes

What is overtypes the plural of?
Overtypes is the plural of overtype.

Words near overtypes in the dictionary

  1. overtwisted
  2. overtwisting
  3. overtwists
  4. overtype
  5. overtyped
  6. overtypes
  7. overtyping
  8. overun
  9. overuniform
  10. overunionized
  11. overuns

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