overtop
verb (used with object)
to rise over or above the top of.
overtopped
Example Sentences
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One occurred upstream of Thame in 1985, when a large avalanche cascaded into the Dig Tsho glacial lake and created a wave that overtopped the dam.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2024
After three days of rain, the dam collapsed in May 2020, releasing a torrent that overtopped the downstream Sanford Dam and flooded the city of Midland.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 8, 2023
Dams that are small and located in rural areas may cause less damage if they are overtopped or fail.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 13, 2023
“The levees are going to fail at some point, will be overtopped when there’s intense storms. So we need to make more room.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 18, 2023
The massive wave overtopped the seawall but petered out after about 300 yards, long before it reached any buildings.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
