Definition of "overfall" in Englisch

noun

1. A turbulent section of a body of water, caused by strong currents passing over submerged ridges.

2. Part of a garment that hangs so as to cover a lower part.

verb

1. (transitive) To fall on or spill over so as to cover (something).

2. (transitive) To change or affect so as to pervade (something); to come over

3. (intransitive) To fall over; to spill from an edge or height.

4. (intransitive) To fall over; to topple.