Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

oversetting

verb

/ˌoʊ.vərˈsɛtɪŋ/

Definition

The act of shifting or tipping something over.

Examples

The strong winds led to the oversetting of several small boats at the marina.
He was worried about the oversetting of his stack of books as he balanced them on the edge of the table.
During the storm, the oversetting of the cargo ship resulted in a significant loss of goods.

Meaning

Oversetting refers to the process where an object, such as a boat or a structure, becomes overturned or falls over due to an external force or imbalance.