overdrafting

[ oh-ver-draf-ting, -drahf- ]
/ ˌoʊ vərˈdræf tɪŋ, -ˈdrɑf- /

noun

the removal of more water from ground and surface basins than is replaced by rain and melting snow.

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Origin of overdrafting

over- + draft + -ing1

Words nearby overdrafting

overdone, overdoor, overdose, overdraft, overdraft checking account, overdrafting, overdraught, overdraw, overdrawer, overdress, overdrive
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