overspill (Meaning)
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overspill (n)
the relocation of people from overcrowded cities; they are accommodated in new houses or apartments in smaller towns
the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
Synonyms & Antonyms of overspill
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overspill Sentence Examples
- The dam's overspill channel prevented flooding in the city below.
- The overflowing crowd spilled over into the neighboring streets.
- The overspill from the bathtub drenched the bathroom floor.
- The river's overspill created a new channel, diverting water into a nearby swamp.
- The overspill from the septic tank seeped into the groundwater, contaminating the local well.
- The overspill from the car's engine seeped onto the driveway.
- The coffee carafe's overspill stained the kitchen counter.
- The overspill from the swimming pool trickled down the steps and onto the patio.
- The overspill from the storm drain flooded the streets nearby.
- The oil tanker's overspill created a massive environmental disaster, polluting coastal waters.
FAQs About the word overspill
the relocation of people from overcrowded cities; they are accommodated in new houses or apartments in smaller towns, the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water
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The dam's overspill channel prevented flooding in the city below.
The overflowing crowd spilled over into the neighboring streets.
The overspill from the bathtub drenched the bathroom floor.
The river's overspill created a new channel, diverting water into a nearby swamp.
