overwinter

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Derived terms

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to overwinter (third-person singular simple present overwinters, present participle overwintering, simple past and past participle overwintered)

1. (transitive) To keep or preserve for the winter.

   It is best to overwinter tender plants indoors.

2. (intransitive) To spend the winter (in a particular place).

   Insects may overwinter in fallen fruit if it is not removed.

[edit] Derived terms

• overwintered
• overwintering