O`ver*turn" (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Overturned (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Overturning.] 1. To turn or
throw from a basis, foundation, or position; to overset; as, to
overturn a carriage or a building.
2. To subvert; to destroy; to
overthrow.
3. To overpower; to conquer.
Milton.
Syn. -- To demolish; overthrow. See Demolish.
O"ver*turn`, n. The act off
overturning, or the state of being overturned or subverted;
overthrow; as, an overturn of parties.