1. Having the upper part projecting beyond the lower part
   "an overshot jaw"
    
2. (of a waterwheel) driven by water flowing over the top
   "an overshot wheel was more efficient than an undershot design"

1. Shoot beyond or over (a target)
   "The archer overshot the target"
    
2. Aim too high
   "The plan overshoots its aim"

See also: protrusive

Type of: aim, aspire, blast, draw a bead on, miss, shoot, shoot for

Antonym: undershoot

Encyclopedia: Overshot