1 Do not mention the dentist in earshot of your parents after using one of the above methods. 2  Practice a parent's voice if you are calling to cancel or reschedule the appointment. 3  This is a lot harder than it seems, so be careful.
verb (used with object), overshot, overshooting. 1.  to shoot or go over, beyond, or above; miss: The missile overshot its target. 2. to pass or go by or beyond (a point, limit, etc.): to overshoot a stop sign. 3. to shoot or pour down over: turbulent water overshooting the top of the dam.
Definition of wring for English Language Learners. : 1  to twist and squeeze (wet cloth, hair, etc.) to remove water. : 2  to get (something) out of someone or something with a lot of effort. : 3  to twist and break (an animal's neck) in order to kill the animal.