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Meaning of 'overhang' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Overhang [ n.]
- In a general sense, that which just out or projects; a projection; also, the measure of the projection; as, the overhang is five feet.
- Specifically: The projection of an upper part (as a roof, an upper story, or other part) of a building beyond the lower part; as, the overhang of a roof, of the eaves, etc.
- The portion of the bow or stem of a vessel that projects over the water beyond the water line.
- The projection of a part beyond another part that is directly below it, or beyond a part by which it is supported; as, the overhang of a shaft; i. e., its projection beyond its bearing.
2 . Overhang [ v. i.]
- To jut over.
3 . Overhang [ v. t.]
- To impend or hang over.
- To hang over; to jut or project over.

Meaning of 'overhang' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . overhang [ v]
Meaning (1):
- be suspended over or hang over
Example in sentence:
  • This huge rock beetles over the edge of the town

Nearby Words:

oven ovenbird over over-arm over-busy over-garment over-story overabound overact overaction

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