overtaker

English

Etymology

overtake +‎ -er

Noun

overtaker (plural overtakers)

  1. One who overtakes.
    • 1872, Nautical Magazine:
      That is to say, a fast steamer overtaking a slow steamer or a sailing ship, shall not run her down; and if the overtaker does run into the overtaken, then the overtaker is responsible.
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