Definition of OVERBURDEN

overburden

Meanings

  • the surface soil that must be moved away to get at coal seams and mineral deposits
  • an excessive burden
  • burden with too much work or responsibility
  • load with excessive weight

Synonyms

overload

Scrabble Score: 16

overburden is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
overburden is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
overburden is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

overburden is a valid Words With Friends word