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overfilling
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈfɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈfɪlɪŋ/
Translations
The overfilling of the water tank caused it to overflow and flood the basement.
Le remplissage excessif du réservoir d'eau a provoqué un débordement et inondé le sous-sol.
Additional translations
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈfɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈfɪlɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is being or has been filled beyond capacity; non-gradable.
An overfilling fuel nozzle can pose a serious fire hazard.
Une buse de carburant surremplie peut présenter un grave risque d'incendie.
overfilling
Gerund
overfilled
Past Simple
overfilled
Past Participle
overfilling
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈfɪl/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈfɪl/
Be careful not to overfill the cup, or it will spill.
Fais attention à ne pas remplir excessivement la tasse, sinon elle débordera.
overfilling
An overfilling barrel can be dangerous.
Un tonneau qui se remplit trop peut être dangereux.
Synonyms
packed to capacity
running over
spilling over
Definitions
The overfilling of the water tank caused it to overflow and flood the basement.
The overfilling of the trash bin made it difficult to close the lid properly.
An overfilling fuel nozzle can pose a serious fire hazard.
Be careful not to overfill the cup, or it will spill.
An overfilling barrel can be dangerous.