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over-under

American

[oh-ver-uhn-der] / ˈoʊ vərˈʌn dər /

adjective

(of double-barreled firearms) with one barrel mounted over the other.

noun

such a firearm.

over-under British

adjective

(of a two-barrelled firearm) having one barrel on top of the other

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noun

an over-under firearm

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Etymology

Origin of over-under

First recorded in 1910–15

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over-under

It proclaims an over-under “ME/WE,” that reads as a word and its reflection.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025

The over-under for the game was 45 points, and the total was 44.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2023

The over-under has been set at 61 points with 81% of the bets and 90% of the money on the over, which is understandable considering how both teams have been involved in shootouts lately.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2022

FanDuel Sports Book currently lists their season win over-under bet at 13.5.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 18, 2022

Plus, before the season began, the Westgate SuperBook had the Commanders favored by 2½ in this game, and all the Vegas sites had Washington’s over-under win total higher than Chicago’s.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 15, 2022

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