overhang
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1over·hang

verb \ˈō-vər-ˌhaŋ, ˌō-vər-ˈ\
over·hung\-ˌhəŋ, -ˈhəŋ\over·hang·ing

Definition of OVERHANG

transitive verb
1
: to project over
2
: to impend over : threaten
intransitive verb
: to project so as to be over something

Examples of OVERHANG

  1. A cliff overhangs the trail.
  2. The patio was overhung by a canopy.
  3. The path was overhung with willow trees.

First Known Use of OVERHANG

1592

2over·hang

noun \ˈō-vər-ˌhaŋ\

Definition of OVERHANG

1
: something that overhangs; also : the extent of the overhanging
2
: the part of the bow or stern of a ship that projects over the water above the waterline
3
: a projection of the roof or upper story of a building beyond the wall of the lower part
4
: an excess amount of a commodity or security the selling of which often drives down the value of that kind of commodity or security <share overhang>

Examples of OVERHANG

  1. The overhang of the roof cast a shadow on the ground.
  2. <a recess in the face of the cliff that is hidden by the thick vines dangling from the jagged overhang above>

Illustration of OVERHANG

First Known Use of OVERHANG

1864

over·hang

noun \ˈō-vər-ˌhaŋ\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of OVERHANG

: a portion of a filling that extends beyond the normal contour of a tooth

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