overshoot

1. An approach that fails and gives way to another attempt (synset 100282742)
   is a type of: landing approach - the approach to a landing field by an airplane
   same as: go-around, wave-off

1. Shoot beyond or over (a target) (synset 201137645)
   entail: aim, direct, take, take aim, train - point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
   is a type of:

   • blast, shoot - fire a shot
   • miss - fail to reach
2. Aim too high (synset 200707544)
   "The plan overshoots its aim"
   is a type of: aim, aspire, draw a bead on, shoot for - have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
   subtypes: overrun - run beyond or past

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