| AFTERCLAP | • afterclap n. (Archaic) An additional adverse event that occurs unexpectedly after an earlier one was thought to be… • afterclap n. (Archaic) An unfavourable turn of events following a favourable situation; an eventuality for which… • afterclap n. The consequence (often, but not always, adverse) of an action or event. |
| CERCLAGES | • cerclages n. Plural of cerclage. • CERCLAGE n. any of several procedures in which the cervix of the womb is closed to prevent miscarriage. |
| INTERCLAN | • interclan adj. Between clans. • INTERCLAN adj. between clans. |
| INTERCLUB | • interclub adj. Between clubs. • INTERCLUB adj. between clubs. |
| OVERCLAIM | • overclaim v. (Transitive) To claim too much. • OVERCLAIM v. to claim excessively. |
| OVERCLASS | • overclass n. A powerful, privileged social class. • OVERCLASS n. a dominant group in society. |
| OVERCLEAN | • overclean v. (Transitive) To clean to an excessive degree. • overclean adj. Excessively clean. • OVERCLEAN v. to clean to excess. |
| OVERCLEAR | • overclear v. (Transitive) To make too clear, or translucent. • overclear v. (Transitive) To pass, without collision, by too great a distance; to go too far beyond. • overclear adj. (In negative constructions) Especially clear or comprehensible. |
| OVERCLOCK | • overclock v. (Computing) To run a processor (CPU), or any electronic logic device, at a speed higher than is recommended… • over-clock v. Alternative spelling of overclock. • OVERCLOCK v. to run a computer component at a higher clock rate than it was designed for or was specified by the manufacturer. |
| OVERCLOSE | • overclose adj. In too great a proximity. • overclose adj. Having too great an emotional attachment. • overclose adj. Lacking adequate ventilation; stuffy. |
| OVERCLOUD | • overcloud v. (Transitive, intransitive) To cover, or become covered, with clouds. • overcloud v. (Transitive, figurative) To cast sorrow or gloom over. • OVERCLOUD v. to cover or overspread with clouds. |
| OVERCLOYS | • overcloys v. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of overcloy. • OVERCLOY v. to eat to excess. |
| OVERCLUBS | • overclubs v. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of overclub. • OVERCLUB v. to hit a shot too far through using a club with insufficient loft. |
| PAPERCLIP | • paperclip n. Alternative spelling of paper clip. • paperclip v. To fasten with a paper clip. • paper␣clip n. A small, folded, wire or plastic device used to hold sheets of paper together. |
| SUPERCLUB | • superclub n. A very large or high-profile nightclub. • SUPERCLUB n. a very big club. |
| TUBERCLED | • tubercled adj. Having, or affected with, tubercles. • TUBERCLED adj. having tubercles. |
| TUBERCLES | • tubercles n. Plural of tubercle. • TUBERCLE n. a small tuber, protuberance or swelling, also TUBERCULE. |
| UNDERCLAD | • underclad adj. Inadequately clad; not wearing enough clothes. • UNDERCLAD adj. insufficiently clothed. |
| UNDERCLAY | • underclay n. (Geology) A stratum of clay lying beneath a coal bed. • UNDERCLAY n. a stratum of clay lying beneath a coal bed, often containing the roots of coal plants. |
| UNDERCLUB | • underclub v. (Golf, transitive, intransitive) To take (a shot) with a golf club that provides too little distance. • UNDERCLUB v. in golf, to hit with a club that has too great loft to achieve the required distance. |