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What does overthrow mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word overthrow? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive, now rare) To throw down to the ground, to overturn.
  2. (transitive) To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force.
Noun
  1. A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force.
Verb
  1. (transitive, intransitive) To throw (something) so that it goes too far.
Noun
  1. (sports) A throw that goes too far.
  2. (cricket) A run scored by the batting side when a fielder throws the ball back to the infield, whence it continues to the opposite outfield.
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