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(ō′vər-spĭl′)n. (ō′vər-spĭl′)
1. The fact or process of spilling over.
2. Something that spills over: an overspill of milk.
3. Chiefly British Movement of people from overcrowded cities to less populated areas.
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overspill
n
a. something that spills over or is in excess
b. (as modifier): overspill population.
vb, -spills, -spilling, -spilt or -spilled
(intr) to overflow
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Past participle: overspilled/overspilt
Gerund: overspilling
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Noun | 1. | overspill - the relocation of people from overcrowded cities; they are accommodated in new houses or apartments in smaller towns move, relocation - the act of changing your residence or place of business; "they say that three moves equal one fire" |
2. | overspill - the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity |
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Translations
overspill
[ˈəʊvəspɪl] N (= population) → exceso m de poblaciónan overspill town → una ciudad satélite
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overspill
[ˈəʊvəˌspɪl] n (Brit) (population) → eccedenza di popolazionean overspill town → una città satellite
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