To overspread with numbers. Were it not for the ibis, it has been supposed Egypt would be overrun with crocodiles.

To turn from the proper position or basis; to turn upon the side, or to turn bottom upwards; as, to overset a coach, a ship or a building.

To subvert; to overthrow; as, to overset the constitution of a state; to overset a scheme of policy.

To throw off the proper foundation.

To turn or be turned over; to turn or fall off the basis or bottom. A crank vessel is liable to overset.