Definitions For Overstrike

Noun

OVERSTRIKE. (countable and uncountable, plural OVERSTRIKEs) (numismatics) A coin that has been overstruck, i.e. coined more than once. from 20th c. (typography) The printing of one character over another, as - on top of L to produce Ł. from 20th c. (computing, uncountable) overtype (feature where input replaces existing characters instead of being inserted before them)

Verb

overstrikes , overstriking , overstruck (obsolete, reflexive) To overreach oneself while strike, striking. 16th c. (transitive) To cover up (a design, mark etc.) by stamping another on top of it; to superimpose a mark or logo on (a coin, stamp, etc.). from 20th c. (transitive) To strike (something) too hard. from 20th c.