Overpass

Definition of Overpass

O`ver`pass´

v. t.	1.	To go over or beyond; to cross; as, to overpass a river; to overpass limits.
	2.	To pass above; - of roadways and other paths; as, the highway overpasses the railroad tracks.
	3.	To pass over; to omit; to overlook; to disregard. All the beauties of the East He slightly viewed and slightly overpassed. - Milton.
	4.	To surpass; to excel.
v. i.	1.	To pass over, away, or off.
n.	1.	A road or other pathway which passes over another road, railroad, or other path; as, he stopped on the street under the railroad overpass.

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