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Verb: overman (overmanned,overmanning)  'ow-vu(r),man
  1. Provide with more people than are needed
Noun: overman (overmen)  'ow-vu(r),man
  1. In the philosophy of Nietzsche, a man of superior physique and powers capable of dominating others; one fitted to survive in an egoistic struggle for the mastery
     
  2. One in authority over others; an overseer

Derived forms: overmanned, overmanning, overmen, overmans

Encyclopedia: Overman