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Definition of Oversize
1. Adjective. Larger than normal for its kind.
Definition of Oversize
1. v. t. To surpass in size.
2. v. t. To cover with viscid matter.
Definition of Oversize
1. Adjective. Larger than normal ¹
2. Adjective. Excessively large ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Oversize
1. an unusually large size [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Oversize
Literary usage of Oversize
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Dyke's Automobile and Gasoline Engine Encyclopedia by Andrew Lee Dyke (1920)
"The oversize piston is fitted to a cylinder when cylinder is enlarged, ...
One concern who make a specialty of oversize pistons, rings wrist- pins and ..."
2. Ore Dressing by Robert Hallowell Richards (1903)
"In any .of these cases the percentage of fines in the oversize running down to
... 535, Chapter XXI., shows that in Mill 22 the oversize of the G-mm. screen ..."
3. Ore Dressing by Robert Hallowell Richards (1906)
"In any of these cases the percentage of fines in the oversize running down to
... 535, Chapter XXL, shows that in Mill 22 the oversize of the G-mm. screen ..."
4. The Mineral Industry by Richard Pennefather Rothwell (1909)
"1. Bin. To (2). 2. Grizzly with 1-in. spaces. oversize to (3): ... oversize bin.
When this is full the feed from (3) is shut off and the oversize material ..."
5. Automotive Repair: Instruction Manual of Repair Jobs by John Calvin Wright (1921)
"The more the seat is enlarged the sooner it will be necessary to use an oversize
valve. To reface the valve cut the polish off the face of the disk with a ..."
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