Overburden definition
To burden oppressively; weigh down.
verb
Something that overburdens.
noun
(geol.) Soil, rock, etc. that is covering or overlying a useful deposit, as of ore.
noun
To burden with too much weight; overload.
verb
To subject to an excessive burden or strain; overtax.
verb
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An excessive burden; an overload.
noun
(archaeology) A sterile stratum overlying a stratum bearing traces of the culture being studied.
noun
Material overlying a useful mineral deposit.
noun
Sedimentary rock covering older crystalline layers.
noun
Origin of overburden
- From over- +"Ž burden.
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