As nouns the difference between terms and overtaker
is that terms is while overtaker is one who overtakes.
terms
English
Noun
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overtaker
English
Noun
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en noun)
One who overtakes.
* 1872 , Nautical Magazine
- That is to say, a fast steamer overtaking a slow steamer or a sailing ship, shall not run her down; and if the overtaker does run into the overtaken, then the overtaker is responsible.