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overburden meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of overburden at MeaningMonkey.org. overburden meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.OVERBURDEN noun
Definition of overburden (noun)
- the surface soil that must be moved away to get at coal seams and mineral deposits
- an excessive burden
- synonyms: overload
OVERBURDEN verb
Definition of overburden (verb)
- burden with too much work or responsibility
- load with excessive weight
Source: Princeton University Wordnet