Definitions

1. verb

to cause to lose one’s balance or footing, especially in a way that is sudden or uncontrolled.

“The strong gust of wind overshook her, sending her tumbling to the ground.”

2. noun

the act or state of being shaken or unsteady, especially in a way that is sudden or uncontrolled.

“The car’s overshake made it difficult to drive on the winding road.”

3. noun

a sudden or uncontrolled shaking of something, especially a building or a vehicle.

“The earthquake caused a severe overshake that damaged several buildings in the area.”