overdraw
IPA: ˈoʊvɝdrɔ
noun
- (computer graphics) The process by which, during the rendering of a three-dimensional scene, a pixel is replaced by one that is closer to the viewpoint, as determined by their Z coordinates.
verb
- To withdraw more money from an account than there is credit; to make an overdraft
- (archery) To use a device for shooting arrows shorter than the draw of the bow.
- (dated) To exaggerate.
- (computer graphics) To draw over the top of existing content.
- (music) To draw the air in through a harmonica while adjusting the mouth so that the note goes up a half tone.
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Examples of "overdraw" in Sentences
- I have to overdraw my account I'm afraid.
- BSP trees do remove overdraw by the painter's algorithm.
- This causes some overdraw but usually this is negligible.
- A study was done to see when and if overdraw was a problem.
- Phlebotomy overdraw in the neonatal intensive care nursery.
- The word overdraft means the act of overdrawing from a Bank account.
- Using a BSP does not eliminate overdraw with the painter's algorithm.
- This is used to clip other segs rendered later on, reducing overdraw.
- But at lease in Doom's and Quake's case they are used to eliminate overdraw.
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