overhang
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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
See Examples of OVERHANG
- A cliff overhangs the trail.
- The patio was overhung by a canopy.
- The path was overhung with willow trees.
First Known Use of OVERHANG
1592
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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
- The overhang of the roof cast a shadow on the ground.
- <a recess in the face of the cliff that is hidden by the thick vines dangling from the jagged overhang above>
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First Known Use of OVERHANG
1864
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- Synonyms
- bunch, convexity, jut, bulge, projection, protrusion, protuberance, swell
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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