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overfilling
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈfɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈfɪlɪŋ/
Translations
The overfilling of the tank caused a spill.
Переполнение бака вызвало разлив.
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.
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈfɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈfɪlɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is being or has been filled beyond capacity; non-gradable.
Definitions
An overfilling fuel nozzle can pose a serious fire hazard.
overfilling
Gerund
overfilled
Past Simple
overfilled
Past Participle
overfilling
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈfɪl/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈfɪl/
Translations
Be careful not to overfill the cup with water.
Будьте осторожны, чтобы не переполнить чашку водой.
Additional translations
Definitions
Be careful not to overfill the cup, or it will spill.
overfilling
Definitions
An overfilling barrel can be dangerous.
Synonyms
packed to capacity
running over
spilling over
Definitions
The overfill of the tank caused water to spill onto the floor.
The overfill had to be drained before the lid could close.
Definitions
The tank includes an overfill alarm to avoid spills.
Definitions
An overfilled suitcase burst at the seams.