overtype

== English == === Etymology === From over- + type. === Noun === overtype (countable and uncountable, plural overtypes) (computing, uncountable) A feature in wordprocessing whereby each typed character replaces the character after the cursor rather than being inserted before it. Synonyms: overstrike, typeover (historical, countable) A kind of steam wagon having the engine above the cab. Coordinate term: undertype === Verb === overtype (third-person singular simple present overtypes, present participle overtyping, simple past and past participle overtyped) To type on top of something already typed. === Anagrams === typeover