1. An accumulation of jobs not done or materials not processed that are yet to be dealt with.
2. Large log at the back of a hearth fire; SYN. log.
Something that extends beyond or hangs over something else.
ETYM French, from sur over + plus more. Related to Sur-, and Plus, Superplus.
(Irregular plural: surpluses).
ETYM French, from sur over + plus more. Related to Sur-, and Plus, Superplus.
(Irregular plural: surpluses).