overlash

/ˈoʊvərˌlæʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a flow or stream of something (such as water or light) that overflows or spreads out beyond its usual limits

“The overlash of water from the broken dam caused widespread flooding.”

2. verb

to flow or spread out beyond the usual limits of something

“The river overlash its banks during the heavy rainstorm.”

Synonyms

  • overflow
  • spill
  • spread

Antonyms

  • constrict
  • restrain