overfall

/ˈəʊvəfɔːl/ · noun

Meaning

A turbulent section of a body of water, caused by strong currents passing over submerged ridges.
To fall over (something).
To attack (someone).
To fall over.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

spillway(English)weir(English)weirs(English)avulsion(English)tidal wave(English)upbreak(English)roostertail(English)surging(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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