overfalls

overfalls
/oh"veuhr fawlz'/, n.
1. Oceanog. water made rough by a strong current moving over a shoal, by an opposing current, or by winds blowing against the current.
2. Obs. a cataract or waterfall.
[1535-45; OVER- + FALL + -S3]

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