overstrike
/əʊvəˈstɹʌɪk/ · noun
Meaning
- A coin that has been overstruck, i.e. coined more than once.
- The printing of one character over another, as - on top of L to produce Ł.
- Overtype (feature where input replaces existing characters instead of being inserted before them)
- To overreach oneself while striking.
- To cover up (a design, mark etc.) by stamping another on top of it; to superimpose a mark or logo on (a coin, stamp, etc.).
- To strike (something) too hard.
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