Word Meaning

overflow definition and meaning

v. t. To flow over; to cover woth, or as with, water or other fluid; to spread over; to inundate; to overwhelm.
v. t. To flow over the brim of; to fill more than full.
v. i. To run over the bounds.
v. i. To be superabundant; to abound.
n. A flowing over, as of water or other fluid; an inundation.
n. That which flows over; a superfluous portion; a superabundance.
n. An outlet for the escape of surplus liquid.

Crossword clues for overflow

- Flood of clover flowers
- Inundate
- Run-off