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overfall

Syllabification: (o·ver·fall)
Pronunciation: /ˈōvərˌfôl/
Definition of overfall

noun

  • a turbulent stretch of open water caused by the wind blowing against a current, by a strong current or tide over an underwater ridge, or by a meeting of currents.
  • a place where surplus water overflows from a dam, pond, etc..

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