over-under

[ oh-ver-uhn-der ]

adjective

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

noun

1. such a firearm.

over-under

adjective

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

noun

1. an over-under firearm

Word History and Origins

Origin of over-under¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

He enforces a curfew and does not allow guys over under any circumstances.

From The Daily Beast

It is really matter of serendipity that Michael Vick has changed, and the over-under on bamboozlement is still 50 percent.

From The Daily Beast

They made a picturesque sight, laying well over under all their canvas and throwing the water high over their bows.

From Project Gutenberg

Then he thought of a scheme of waiting till nightfall and of crossing over under cover of the darkness.

From Project Gutenberg

The tug listed over under the force of the tide; wind, darkness, and rain aggravated the confusion.

From Project Gutenberg

Stocks of stores, fittings and plant shall be handed over under the same conditions as the rolling-stock.

From Project Gutenberg

And look, again indicated Louise, there is her aunt over under that tree, reading.

From Project Gutenberg