OVERTHROW

Overthrow

In wrought ironwork, the overthrow, particularly popular in the Baroque era commencing in the 17th century, refers to the crowning section of ornamental wrought ironwork which forms a decorative crest above a wrought iron gate; the overthrow provides some stabilizing structure tying together supporting piers on either side of the swinging sections. The piers may be masonry or of assembled sections of wrought iron. Aside from this stabilizing feature, the overthrow was largely freed of constraints of barring passage of animals or people. Consequently, the iron master was free to express his fancy. Overthrows often feature monograms or cyphers, armorial [[Crest |

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overthrow

Noun

  1. A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A throw that goes too far.
    He overthrew first base, for an error.
  2. A run scored by the batting side when a fielder throws the ball back to the infield, whence it continues to the opposite outfield.

Verb

  1. To throw down to the ground, to overturn.
  2. To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force.
    I hate the current government, but not enough to want to overthrow them.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To throw (something) so that it goes too far.


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