Oversize definition

ōvər-sīz
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A size that is larger than usual.
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An oversize article or object.
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Larger in size than usual or necessary.
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Too large.
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Larger than the normal or usual; outsize.
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A size larger than regular sizes; outsize.
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Larger than normal.
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Excessively large.
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To surpass in size.
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Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.
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Oversize Sentence Examples

  • Oversize, overweight and excess baggage will not be accepted for flights to the destinations covered by the bag embargo.

  • The latter require a slightly oversize hole in the hub.

  • Next we tried Earnest's rather oversize bow rope attached to the back of Frogmoore, at full length.

  • For this the steel is cut slightly oversize to allow for tying.

  • If you're a beginner, go with an oversize racquet, for it will give you more room to make contact with the tennis ball.

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