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overstrike

Syllabification: (o·ver·strike)
Pronunciation: /ˈōvərˌstrīk/
Definition of overstrike

noun

  • the superimposing of one printed character or one coin design on another.
  • a coin showing one design superimposed on another.

Derivatives

overstriking

noun

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