1. (v. t.) To reach too far; to defeat oneself by setting a goal too high.

2. (v. t.) To deceive, or get the better of, by artifice or cunning; to outwit; to cheat.

3. (v. i.) To reach too far

4. (v. i.) To strike the toe of the hind foot against the heel or shoe of the forefoot; -- said of horses.

5. (v. i.) To sail on one tack farther than is necessary.

6. (v. i.) To cheat by cunning or deception.

7. (n.) The act of striking the heel of the fore foot with the toe of the hind foot; -- said of horses.