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Definition of 'overburden'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (v.t.) overburden
to load with too great a burden.

2. (n.) overburden
an excessive burden.

3. overburden
waste earth covering a mineral deposit.

Etymology: (1570–80)

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1. (noun) overburden
the surface soil that must be moved away to get at coal seams and mineral deposits

2. (verb) overload, overburden
an excessive burden

3. (verb) overburden
burden with too much work or responsibility

4. (verb) overburden
load with excessive weight

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