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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
Rhymes with OVERLAND
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2overland
adjective
Definition of OVERLAND
: going or accomplished over the land instead of by sea <overland emigrants> <an overland route>
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First Known Use of OVERLAND
1800
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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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