1. to cut too much or excessively
2. to cut above or over something

1. an excavation made above the normal level
Usage: mining; geology

Examples

• The barber overcut my hair and now it’s too short.
• Be careful not to overcut the fabric when trimming the edges.
• The surgeon was careful not to overcut the tissue during the procedure.
• The miners created an overcut to access the upper ore deposits.
• The overcut in the hillside revealed interesting rock formations.
• They had to overcut the branch to clear the power lines.