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

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal

BetMGM also has set the over-under on first-round receivers at 6 1/2 with the record of seven happening in 2004.

From Seattle Times

The most offensive linemen taken in the first round was 10 in 1968 with the over-under this year set at 9 1/2.

From Seattle Times

The record of 19 offensive players taken in the first round could fall this year, with BetMGM Sportsbook projecting an over-under of 21 1/2 offensive players.

From Seattle Times

Vegas has the defending NFC champions’ over-under win total at 11.5 — tied for the most in the NFL.

From Seattle Times

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