1. third-person singular present tense of 'overset': to turn or tip over; to capsize
Usage: often used in nautical or vehicle contexts
2. third-person singular present tense of 'overset': to set or arrange excessively or too much
Usage: less common usage

1. plural of 'overset': instances or occurrences of something being overturned or tipped over
Usage: rare as a noun; more commonly used as verb form

Examples

• The boat oversets in rough waters when the load is not balanced properly.
• If you lean too far to one side, the canoe oversets.
• The truck oversets on the sharp curve because it was traveling too fast.
• Heavy waves caused the small sailboat to overset during the storm.
• The table oversets when someone pulls too hard on the tablecloth.
• Multiple oversets of the vessel were reported in the accident investigation.