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overheight

overheight

1 6.3
How much taller something is than the allowed height
  • noun
  • /ˈoʊvərhaɪt/
: exceso de altura
  • Engineers measured the overheight of the new building to ensure it met city regulations.

Examples

  • The truck was deemed overheight for the bridge.

  • The truck was stopped at the bridge due to its overheight compared to the posted limit.

  • A warning sign indicated the overheight of vehicles that could safely pass through the tunnel.

  • There are strict rules regarding overheight loads.

  • The bridge has a clearance limit of 13 feet, so any vehicle with an overheight load must take a detour.

  • Local authorities issued a warning about overheight trucks that were damaging the low-hanging power lines.

  • Drivers should check their vehicle's specifications to avoid penalties for overheight loads on restricted roads.

Surface Forms

overheight singular
overheights plural

Morphology

overheight = height (transparent) = over + height

This is a straightforward excess-meaning formation: 'over-' + 'height' gives the amount above the permitted or expected height.

Etymology

Overheight combines over ('above' or 'too much') and height ('how tall something is'), and it can mean the amount that is 'above' the allowed height — the extra tall part people measure against the rule.