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overbuild

verb over·build \-ˈbild\
over·built\-ˈbilt\over·build·ing

Definition of OVERBUILD

transitive verb
:  to build beyond the actual demand of
intransitive verb
:  to build houses or commercial developments in excess of demand
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First Known Use of OVERBUILD

1601

Rhymes with OVERBUILD

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