overman

noun

over·man | \ ˈō-vər-mən

, -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

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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overman

Definition of overman

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First Known Use of overman

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