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overbite

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun overbite has 1 sense
  1. overbite - (dentistry) malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend abnormally far over the lower teeth
    --1 is a kind of
    malocclusion

Definitions from the Web

overbite (noun)

Definition: An orthodontic condition where the upper front teeth overlap excessively with the lower front teeth.

Example sentence: The orthodontist recommended braces to correct my overbite.

overbite (verb)

Definition: To bite or chew something excessively.

Example sentence: She tends to overbite her nails when she's nervous.

overbite (adjective)

Definition: Describing a dental condition where there is an excessive overlap of the upper front teeth over the lower front teeth.

Example sentence: The dentist performed a successful overbite correction procedure.

overbite (popular usage)

Definition: In general conversation, a term used to describe someone's protruding upper front teeth.

Example sentence: John's overbite gives him a unique smile.

overbite (local usage)

Definition: In certain local communities, overbite is used colloquially to refer to a type of fishing lure.

Example sentence: Local anglers prefer using overbite lures for bass fishing.

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