overwater means by or across water, especially of travel. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.
Etymology
From over- + water.
adj
- By or across water, especially of travel.“This detailed account of diversification shows that most of New Zealand's biota results from overwater colonization, rather than survival since New Zealand separated from Australia .”
- Built or situated on stilts in the ocean.
verb
- To water too much.“Cyperus are natives of tropical swamps, so it's virtually impossible to overwater them.”