overhang

verb

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over·hang | \ ˈō-vər-ˌhaŋ

, ˌō-vər-ˈhaŋ \

overhung\ ˈō-vər-ˌhəŋ

, ˌō-vər-ˈhəŋ \; overhanging

Definition of overhang

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to project over

2 : to impend over : threaten

intransitive verb

: to project so as to be over something

overhang

noun

over·hang | \ ˈō-vər-ˌhaŋ

plural overhangs

Definition of overhang (Entry 2 of 2)

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

4a : an excess of something that is left over and not easily disposed of inventory overhang Housing prices will not stabilize until the massive overhang of foreclosed homes is reduced.— Robert Borosage

b : 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

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Examples of overhang in a Sentence

Verb A cliff overhangs the trail. The patio was overhung by a canopy. The path was overhung with willow trees. Noun 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

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Lightly spray a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and line it with aluminum foil, allowing the foil to just overhang on the sides. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 12 Apr. 2022 Those double patties overhang the bun's edges like there's no tomorrow, and there's enough melty American for a family-of-four serving of mac and cheese. — Rick Nelson, Star Tribune, 25 June 2021 Be proactive by cutting down any trees or large branches that overhang your property and remove all outdoor furniture, umbrellas, grills, etc. — Daniel Lustig, sun-sentinel.com, 8 July 2021 Eggs are laid in masses on leaves and other objects that overhang the water in swamps, marshes or sluggish streams. — Jim Gilbert, Star Tribune, 1 July 2021 Although most big box board games will still overhang the Sauder Select Collection Bookcase by a little, this one is deep enough to avoid any egregious extension beyond the shelves. — Jon Martindale, Forbes, 2 June 2021 That includes trimming back tree branches that overhang a roof and removing vegetation around decks and porches. — Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2021 So many unknowns overhang the shift toward greener energy that no one knows how the industries and its jobs will evolve in the coming years. — CBS News, 6 Apr. 2021 For starters, the flight deck doesn't overhang the bow, especially on the port side, as seen in Queen Elizabeth. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 6 Jan. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Other videos showed water pouring from the side of an overhang at the outdoor amphitheater, drenching concertgoers. — Fox News, 9 June 2022 But the building already features the identical architecture and colors as other Amazon Fresh locations across the country — down to the green-and-black paneling over a portion of the overhang. — Wells Dusenbury, sun-sentinel.com, 9 Feb. 2022 The new Colorado also uses a 3.1-inch-longer wheelbase across all trims, and a shorter front overhang to help improve approach angles. — Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 28 July 2022 Like many of Wright’s designs, the doghouse features a low, asymmetrical roof with a large overhang. — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 June 2022 The fire department's roof will likely cost around $15,000 to replace as its 3-foot overhang was torn off, along with half of the shingles, Smith said. — Hannah Brock, The Indianapolis Star, 9 June 2022 Line the pan with a sheet of parchment paper with a generous overhang on the long sides. — Washington Post, 11 May 2022 As Galbraith points out this current bout of bad inflation numbers is an overhang from the last 12 months. — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes, 15 June 2022 The new extended overhang, which allows the family to relax and eat with protection from the elements, and the columns are gray stucco. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2022 See More

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