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Synonyms for overshot

Verb

1. overshoot, miss, shoot
usage: shoot beyond or over (a target)
2. overshoot, draw a bead on, aspire, aim, shoot for
usage: aim too high; "The plan overshoots its aim"

Adjective

1. overshot, protrusive (vs. intrusive)
usage: having an upper part projecting beyond the lower; "an overshot jaw"
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