# overjet

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The extent of horizontal overlap of the maxillary central incisors over the mandibular central incisors.

## Etymology
From over- + jet.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/overjet