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Definition of Oversized
1. Adjective. Larger than normal for its kind.
Definition of Oversized
1. Adjective. very large; especially of something larger than normal for its type ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Oversized
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Oversized
Literary usage of Oversized
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Snake Walkers by J. Everett Prewitt (2005)
""Anthony," Cottingham said as he held out his oversized hand, "I've heard a lot
about you. How are you doing?" "Fine, sir." Whiting motioned for Anthony to ..."
2. Technical Guidelines for Digitizing Archival Materials for Electronic Access by Steven T. Puglia, Jeffrey Reed, Erin Rhodes (2005)
"Board, Findings of Fact, 8/3/1951, RG 21 Records of the District Courts of the
United States, NARA - Central Plains Region (Kansas City)] oversized records- ..."
3. Aviation Safety in Alaska by DIANE Publishing Company (1998)
"oversized (Tundra) Tires oversized (tundra) tires are commonly used by air taxi
and general aviation operators in Alaska to facilitate takeoffs and landings ..."
4. Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics by Herbert Swift Carter, Paul Edward Howe, Howard Harris Mason (1921)
"Contracted Pelvis or with an oversized Fetus.—Various dietary regulations have
been tried with a view to influencing the size of the child in order that it ..."
5. Handbook for Highway Engineers: Containing Information Ordinarily Used in by Wilson Gardner Harger, Edmund Arnold Bonney (1919)
"Payment for loading will be made on all gravel handled including the oversized
material. Unless otherwise specified in the instructions to bidders the ..."
6. Cotton Ginners Handbook edited by W. S. Anthony, William D. Mayfield (1995)
"The machine malfunction should be corrected, and oversized motors should not be
used to ... oversized motors are not as efficient as properly sized ones. ..."
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