overshape

present singular third person overshapes · participle present overshaping · participle past overshaped · past overshaped

1. transitiveTo transform; alter.

   "Why not?" she asked. Trying not to overshape the words. Trying not to say them too fast. Trying not to show how indignant she was at the idea of being left out.

   2002, Orson Scott Card, Rebekah

2. transitiveTo adjust; reshape.

   This has become the routine this week: start off with a disaster, make some adjustment, and carry on. Yesterday in the media room he explained that because his swing was so off, he had intentionally been “overshaping” shots during the round.

   2009, Bob Smiley, Follow the Roar

3. transitiveTo shape, form, or manipulate excessively.

   Keep checking your progress against the form Wheel lightly and check often so you don't overshape an area.

   2008, Eddie Paul, Sheet Metal Fabrication: Techniques and Tips for Beginners and Pros

plural overshapes

1. That which is overshaped.
2. That which forms or fits over something else.

   If a wider fitting overshape is required extend the side seam approx. 1–2cm.

   2009, Winifred Aldrich, Metric Pattern Cutting for Children's Wear and Babywear