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overland
[ oh-ver-land, -luhnd ]
/ ˈoʊ vərˌlænd, -lənd /
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adverb
by land; on terrain: to travel overland rather than by sea.
over or across the land: a road that winds overland.
adjective
proceeding, performed, or carried on overland: the overland route to the West.
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Other definitions for overland (2 of 2)
Overland
[ oh-ver-luhnd ]
/ ˈoʊ vər lənd /
noun
a city in E Missouri, near St. Louis.
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British Dictionary definitions for overland
overland
/ (ˈəʊvəˌlænd) /
adjective, adverb (prenominal)
over or across land
verb
Australian history to drive (cattle or sheep) overland
Derived forms of overland
overlander, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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