Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | English word OVERREACH

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Definitions of OVERREACH

1. (ambitransitive) To reach above or beyond, especially to an excessive degree. [from 14th c.]
2. (ambitransitive, figuratively) To do something beyond an appropriate limit, or beyond one's ability.
3. (ambitransitive, reflexive, equestrianism) Of a horse: to strike the heel of a forefoot with the toe of a hindfoot. [from 16th c.]
4. (ambitransitive, now, rare) To deceive, to swindle.
5. (intransitive, nautical) To sail on one tack farther than is necessary.
6. (transitive, archaic) To get the better of, especially by artifice or cunning; to outwit. [from 16th c.]
7. (also, figuratively) An act of extending or reaching over, especially if too far or too much; overextension.
8. (equestrianism) Of a horse: an act of striking the heel of a forefoot with the toe of a hindfoot; an injury caused by this action.

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