Associations to the word «Overburden»

OVERBURDEN, verb. To overload or overtax

OVERBURDEN, noun. (geology) The rock and subsoil that lies above a mineral deposit such as a coal seam.

OVERBURDEN, noun. (archaeology) A sterile stratum that lies above the stratum being investigated

OVERBURDEN, noun. The surface soil that must be moved away to get at coal seams and mineral deposits.

OVERBURDEN, noun. An excessive burden.

OVERBURDEN, verb. Burden with too much work or responsibility.

OVERBURDEN, verb. Load with excessive weight.