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OVERSPILL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

Irregular inflected form: overspilt   

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

The occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity

Synonyms:

overflow; overspill; runoff

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural events

Hypernyms ("overspill" is a kind of...):

flow; flowing (the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases))

Sense 2

Meaning:

The relocation of people from overcrowded cities; they are accommodated in new houses or apartments in smaller towns

Classified under:

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects

Hypernyms ("overspill" is a kind of...):

move; relocation (the act of changing your residence or place of business)

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