overtype

over- +‎ type

overtype (countable and uncountable, plural overtypes)

1. (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

2. (historical, countable) A kind of steam wagon having the engine above the cab.

   Coordinate term: undertype

overtype (third-person singular simple present overtypes, present participle overtyping, simple past and past participle overtyped)

1. To type on top of something already typed.

   You can produce the yen sign ¥ by overtyping an equals sign = on a letter Y.

• typeover