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overman

noun
over·​man | \ ˈō-vər-mən How to pronounce overman (audio) , -ˌman\

Definition of overman

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a man in authority over others specifically : foreman
2 \ -​ˌman \ [ translation of German Übermensch ] : superman sense 1

overman

verb
over·​man | \ ˌō-vər-ˈman How to pronounce overman (audio) \
overmanned; overmanning; overmans

Definition of overman (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to have or get too many personnel for the needs of overman a ship

Examples of overman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

 Fernandinho, as the lone holding midfielder, can be overmanned, while central defender Nicolas Otamendi, for all his improvement this season, can still be exposed by players running at him. — Jonathan Wilson, SI.com, "Mourinho's Approach, Manchester Derby Result May Impact More Than Just Title Race," 8 Dec. 2017

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First Known Use of overman

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1637, in the meaning defined above

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