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overturning |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Overturn \O`ver*turn"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Overturned}; p. pr & vb n. {Overturning}.] 1. To turn or throw from a basis, foundation, or position; to overset; as to overturn a carriage or a building. 2. To subvert; to destroy; to overthrow. 3. To overpower; to conquer. --Milton. Syn: To demolish; overthrow. See {Demolish}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: overturning n : (nautical) the event of a boat accidentally turning over in the water [syn: {capsizing}]
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