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 Line a 1 1/2-quart bowl, preferably metal, preferably about 7 inches tall with a 7-inch wide opening, with two layers of plastic wrap, enough to overhang all around by at least 3 inches. — Washington Post, "A festive baked Alaska to end your night in a blaze of glory," 28 Dec. 2020 In winter, much of the canyon floor here is blue ice hidden from the sun by an unlikely succession of overhanging sandstone amphitheaters. — John Phillips, Car and Driver, "Tested: 1995 Land Rover Defender 90 Goes Nowhere, Man," 24 Mar. 2020 As a morning sun filters through the live oak boughs overhanging the Forsyth Farmers’ Market, two lines quickly build to snap up Adam Mentzer’s bouquets of carrots and asparagus. — Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, "Locavores were resetting the American table. Then came a pandemic.," 2 Apr. 2020 Upon landing, the bait drops away from the float to crappies hiding under deep docks, overhanging limbs, and other structure. — Bob Mcnally, Field & Stream, "The 8 Best Live Bait Rigs for Crappie Fishing," 4 Mar. 2020 Directly south is a large western cedar, which doesn't quite overhang the side yard. — oregonlive, "Ask an expert: Wait to prune boxwood until threat of frost has passed," 8 Mar. 2020 But yes, there's definitely a potential, with witnesses, that this trial could still be overhanging the president during his State of the Union on February 4th. — NBC News, "Transcript: The Bolton Facctor," 29 Jan. 2020 Owner Charlie Hyde IV plans to show the game on a large projector screen overhanging the brewery -- with sound. — oregonlive, "Where to watch the 2020 Super Bowl in Portland? Try these 10 brewpubs," 28 Jan. 2020 Nor is Dewan an insurance company, saddled with policyholder claims that overhang the future. — Andy Mukherjee | Bloomberg, Washington Post, "Haircuts for Indian Finance — Bald or Bold?," 21 Nov. 2019 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Then, use the parchment overhang to lift the cake out and let cool completely on the rack. — Washington Post, "One-bowl snacking cakes are everything exhausted bakers need now," 15 Dec. 2020 That enabled Sorento’s platform team to keep the hood short, minimizing the front overhang and tightening the bumper, a blockiness which reads as more ready and adventurous. — Dan Neil, WSJ, "2021 Kia Sorento: Finally, an SUV That’s the Right Size for Families," 16 Dec. 2020 Spray or oil the pan, then press in the parchment paper so that there’s overhang on the two long sides. — Washington Post, "A black and white sesame cake made for all-day snacking," 15 Dec. 2020 The second level sits on a metal overhang above the main dining room. — Marcy De Luna, Chron, "Traditional Thai cuisine coming to CityCentre," 27 Nov. 2020 Tuck overhang under and crimp edges with your fingers or fork. — Kate Merker, Woman's Day, "Pretzel-Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars," 7 Oct. 2020 Then, remove the bars from the pan using the parchment overhang to lift them out. — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, "Recipe: Leftover Citrus Bars," 9 Dec. 2020 Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan (or two 8-inch square pans) with nonstick cooking spray, then line with parchment paper or aluminum foil (no need to spray if using foil), leaving a generous overhang on the two long sides. — Washington Post, "These chewy, date- and walnut-packed bars are called ‘food for the gods’ with good reason," 2 Dec. 2020 Trim the overhang to 1/2-inch; fold the edge under itself and crimp using fingers or fork tines. — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, "It’s the perfect time of year for indulgent, bourbon-spiked chocolate pecan pie," 25 Nov. 2020

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