Overburden Definition

ōvər-bûrdn
overburdened, overburdening, overburdens
verb
overburdened, overburdening, overburdens
To burden oppressively; weigh down.
Webster's New World
To subject to an excessive burden or strain; overtax.
American Heritage

To overload or overtax.

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noun
overburdens
An excessive burden; an overload.
American Heritage
Something that overburdens.
Webster's New World
Soil, rock, etc. that is covering or overlying a useful deposit, as of ore.
Webster's New World
Sedimentary rock covering older crystalline layers.
American Heritage
A sterile stratum overlying a stratum bearing traces of the culture being studied.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Overburden

Noun

Singular:
overburden
Plural:
overburdens

Origin of Overburden

  • From over- +"Ž burden.

    From Wiktionary

Overburden Sentence Examples

  • This sealed a yellowish-brown sandy clay with inclusions of charcoal and ceramic building material interpreted as a layer of overburden (C1147 ).

  • Follow-up overburden sampling showed that gold is present in head and weathered bedrock, as well as in near-surface overburden sampling showed that gold is present in head and weathered bedrock, as well as in near-surface overburden.

  • But do n't overburden yourself with clothing clutter - you are going to buy autojumble, carrying unnecessary items will only distract you.

  • Follow-up overburden sampling showed that gold is present in head and weathered bedrock, as well as in near-surface overburden.

  • You may not access our networks, computers, or Contents in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair them, or interfere with any other Person’s use and enjoyment.

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