overbump1
/ˈəʊvəbʌmp/Rowing
noun
In a bumping race (chiefly at Oxford and Cambridge Universities): a bump of a boat several places in front, rather than of the boat immediately ahead at the start of the race.
- This is possible when the boat which is immediately in front at the start of the race bumps the boat ahead of it, causing either the boat making the bump, or both boats involved, to drop out of the race..
Origin
Early 20th century. From over- + bump. Compare slightly earlier overbump.
overbump2
/ˌəʊvəˈbʌmp/Rowing
verb
[with object] Chiefly at Oxford and Cambridge Universities: to perform an overbump on (another boat).
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Daily Chronicle. From over- + bump.