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Definition of overhit

overhit

/ˌoʊvərˈhɪt/
o · ver · hit
Plural:overhits
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Past Simple:overhit
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Past Participle:overhit
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Present Participle:overhitting
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overhit Lexical Profile

overhit Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To strike, kick, or pass a ball with excessive force so that it goes further than intended (especially in golf, tennis, or soccer).

Example

"The midfielder overhit the cross, sending the ball harmlessly out of play on the far side of the pitch."

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• noun

1

A shot, pass, or stroke in which the ball is struck too hard or travels beyond its intended target.

Example

"A slight overhit on the approach shot sent the golf ball rolling into the bunker behind the green."

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• Rhymes for overhit

• Nearby Words

overhear
overheat
overhigh
overhit
overhunt
overhunting
overhype

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overhit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overhit
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