GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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1.       
   flyover n.
   the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels; called in the United States an overpass; as, an overpass is called a flyover or a flypast in England. [Brit.] 
   Syn. -- overpass, flypast.
   WordNet 1.5
   a low-altitude flight (usually of military aircraft) over spectators on the ground.
   Syn. -- flypast.
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2.       
   flypast , n.
   the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels; same as flyover; called in the United States an overpass. [Brit.]
   Syn. -- overpass, flyover.
   WordNet 1.5
   a low-altitude flight (usually of military aircraft) over spectators on the ground.
   Syn. -- flyover.
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3.       
   Overpass , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overpassed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Overpassing.] [Cf. Surpass.]
   1913 Webster
   To go over or beyond; to cross; as, to overpass a river; to overpass limits.
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   To pass above; -- of roadways and other paths; as, the highway overpasses the railroad tracks.
   PJC
   To pass over; to omit; to overlook; to disregard.
   1913 Webster
   All the beauties of the East
   He slightly viewed and slightly overpassed.
   Milton.
   
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   To surpass; to excel. [R.]
   R. Browning.
   
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4.       
   Overpass, v. i. To pass over, away, or off.
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5.       
   overpass , n. A road or other pathway which passes over another road, railroad, or other path; as, he stopped on the street under the railroad overpass.
   PJC