1. to turn or tip over; to cause to overturn
2. to set too much type or too many words in a printing space
Usage: printing; archaic

1. turned over; overturned

Examples

• The boat oversets easily in rough water.
• A strong gust of wind oversets the canoe.
• The vase was overset by the cat jumping on the table.
• The overset canoe floated downstream.
• Be careful not to overset the small table when moving it.