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1overland

adverb over·land \ˈō-vər-ˌland, -lənd\

: on or across land instead of over water

Full Definition of OVERLAND

:  by, on, or across land
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First Known Use of OVERLAND

12th century

2overland

adjective

Definition of OVERLAND

:  going or accomplished over the land instead of by sea <overland emigrants> <an overland route>

First Known Use of OVERLAND

1800
OVERLAND Defined for Kids

1overland

adverb over·land \ˈō-vər-ˌland\

Definition of OVERLAND for Kids

:  by land rather than by water <travel overland>

2overland

adjective

Definition of OVERLAND for Kids

:  going by land rather than by water <an overland route>

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