overbuild verb. [ǝʊvǝ'bɪld, 'ǝʊvǝbɪld] Pa. t. & pple -built [-'bɪlt]. E17.
[from OVER- + BUILD verb.]
1. verb trans. Erect too many buildings on (an area). E17.

2. verb trans. Build over or on; cover or surmount with a building. Chiefly fig. M17.

3. verb trans. & intrans. Build too elaborately or to excess. M17.

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