overwater

adj

Etymology

From over- + water.

  1. inherited from *wódr̥ — “water
  2. inherited from *watōr — “water
  3. inherited from *watar
  4. inherited from wæter — “water
  5. inherited from water
  6. formed as overwater — “over- + water

Definitions

  1. By or across water, especially of travel.

    • This detailed account of diversification shows that most of New Zealand's biota results from overwater colonization, rather than survival since New Zealand separated from Australia .
  2. Built or situated on stilts in the ocean.

  3. To water too much.

    • Cyperus are natives of tropical swamps, so it's virtually impossible to overwater them.
    • There are recommended tactics to avoid potential plant overwatering, such as watering plants from the bottom if they are in pots.

The neighborhood

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA