overshoot

nounverb /oʊvərʃut/ 3 syllables 9 letters Scrabble 15 WWF 15

Definitions

noun

an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt

verb

aim too high

“The plan overshoots its aim”

verb

shoot beyond or over (a target)

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