How to Use overhang in a Sentence

overhang

1 of 2 verb

• A cliff overhangs the trail.
• The patio was overhung by a canopy.
• The path was overhung with willow trees.
• Leave some of the plastic wrap overhanging the edges of the pan.
  — Robin Mather, charlotteobserver, 25 July 2017
• Some of the veggies may overhang the steak, and that’s OK.
  — San Antonio Express-News, 27 Mar. 2018
• Parchment should be overhanging a bit on the sides of the pan.
  — Birmingham Magazine, AL.com, 18 Dec. 2017
• Place crust over the filling and tuck in any overhanging edges.
  — Kim Sunée, Alaska Dispatch News, 6 Oct. 2017
• The rails should be flush on the headboard end of the cases and overhang the side and footboard end of the cases by 1/2 inch.
  — Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, 30 Aug. 2019
• Clean gutters and downspouts, and cut tree limbs and shrubs that overhang the house.
  — Philly.com, 28 Mar. 2018
• The tall firs and birches stood distinct and quiet, and deep snow overhung the church roofs.
  — Olga Ingurazova, Smithsonian, 29 Sep. 2017
• My tent was pitched on the edge of a cliff, directly overhanging the rapids.
  — Arthur Hart, idahostatesman, 23 Mar. 2018
• The smells of spruce and lilac from overhanging branches soak my nostrils.
  — Nadine Sander-Green, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2021
• Glass frogs are known to cling to the undersides of leaves that overhang small rivers and streams while guarding clutches of eggs.
  — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 1 June 2017
• If a fire is built below trees, the overhanging branches must be at least 25 feet above it.
  — Christine Clarridge, The Seattle Times, 13 July 2018
• Trim away any tree branches that overhang on your home and cut low branches on trees.
  — Yvette Yrrea Moe, Ramona Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2017
• Glass frogs are known to cling to the undersides of leaves that overhang small rivers and streams while guarding clutches of eggs.
  — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 1 June 2017
• Who wouldn’t want to get away to a quiet island, lounge in a hammock overhanging the ocean, and eat sushi?
  — Sarah Midkiff, refinery29.com, 15 July 2019
• For his home, Tan designed a large, overhanging roof and placed wind turbines on top to draw more hot air out, and cool air in.
  — John Defterios, CNN, 12 Aug. 2019
• This is not a simple pruning job with a branch overhanging your roof.
  — Ronda Kaysen, New York Times, 6 July 2019
• Allow top crust to overhang the edge of the pan by about 1 inch; trim away excess dough, then pinch the top and bottom crusts together all around the rim to seal the pie.
  — Allison Taylor, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Apr. 2015
• A man had set up a small but well-furnished living space under the eaves overhanging the roof, police said.
  — Brian Day, Orange County Register, 5 Mar. 2017
• In between panels, the overhanging edges of the veneer were carefully trimmed with a router equipped with a flush-trim bit.
  — Rob Sabin, Popular Mechanics, 1 Mar. 2015
• Arrange the rhubarb side by side on top of the frangipane, trimming off any bits that overhang the uncovered dough.
  — Michaela Bechler, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2018
• 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
• The ramshackle homes are set a bit back from the road, behind overhanging trees. Anywhere else, this street would be charming.
  — Aaron Gilbreath, Longreads, 11 May 2018
• The tree overhung a creek in a swimming area near Alligator Springs.
  — Monique Valdes, ajc, 3 July 2018
• Directly south is a large western cedar, which doesn't quite overhang the side yard.
  — oregonlive, 8 Mar. 2020
• It must be kept 10 feet away from the building and deck railings, and not under any eaves or overhanging branches.
  — Ronda Kaysen, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2019
• Brick walls, windows, and wood panels make up the exterior of the ranch-like house that boasts an overhanging roof.
  — Lauren Ro, Curbed, 21 June 2018
• These plants are not to be confused with orchids producing lots of roots along the stems or with roots overhanging their pots.
  — Tom MacCubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, 27 May 2017

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overhang

2 of 2 noun

• The overhang of the roof cast a shadow on the ground.
• Fold in the foil overhang, and twist the edges to seal.
  — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2023
• The car's hips are also wider, and the rear overhang is shorter.
  — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022
• The bar has a generous overhang to tuck in the low-back bar stools.
  — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 15 Feb. 2023
• Yeah, and the and the size of that debt overhang means this isn’t going to happen quickly.
  — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2022
• The ball instead hit an overhang just below the line for a home run.
  — John Marshall, ajc, 4 June 2023
• Now, gently ease the omelet to the far edge of the pan and carefully fold the overhang over the top, overlapping the first fold.
  — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 12 June 2022
• The overhang of the chaos of these past few years will linger long after Trump himself is gone.
  — Laura Jedeed, The New Republic, 4 Apr. 2023
• For square or rectangular hedges, drape the net over the top and make sure the overhang is the same height on both sides.
  — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 17 Nov. 2022
• The curved ends of the island topper create enough overhang for a small stool on each side.
  — Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 5 July 2023
• Make sure that the panels are large enough to extend over the sides of the structure to create an overhang.
  — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2023
• Make sure to allow a few inches of overhang on all sides.
  — Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2022
• Use enough parchment to create a 3-inch overhang so that the cake can be lifted out of the pan once baked.
  — Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 30 Sep. 2022
• The sloped roof provides a slight overhang that helps keep owls dry from the rain, and there are air holes for proper air flow.
  — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2023
• Line the pan with a sheet of parchment paper with a generous overhang on the long sides.
  — Washington Post, 11 May 2022
• The front overhang is short — no need for a bulky engine and transmission.
  — Mark Phelan, Dallas News, 1 Jan. 2022
• The concept has a long wheelbase with a short front overhang, with miles of hood stretching out in front of the windshield.
  — Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 15 Nov. 2022
• Weights range from a 12-pound throw to 25 pounds (designed to fit full, queen, and king sized beds without any overhang).
  — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 20 Jan. 2023
• For him, there’s still the overhang from last year’s playoff series, a first-round loss to Calgary.
  — Chuck Carlton, Dallas News, 17 Apr. 2023
• Cool in pan for 20 minutes, then use parchment overhangs to lift bars out of pan.
  — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 Nov. 2023
• Using kitchen shears, trim away the excess dough, leaving about 1/2-inch overhang around the outside edge of the pie plate.
  — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022
• For starters, Davies designed new siding that lined the first story of the back of the house, along with the short overhang, in tongue-and-groove Western red cedar.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2022
• Line with parchment paper, leaving a 3- to 4-inch overhang around edges of pan.
  — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 29 July 2023
• This results in a nearly-flush finish, with an inch or two of overhang.
  — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
• Two-foot overhangs and established trees on the south side of the house help reduce heat loads inside.
  — Andrea Darr, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2024
• Its rubber seals and front overhang will also keep your mail dry.
  — Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024
• Line the bottom and 2 long sides with parchment paper cut to fit it, leaving a 1-inch overhang.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2023
• Back when the Astros still played at the Astrodome, media lost track of balls headed their way because of the overhang.
  — Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 12 June 2023
• Barriers should be at least 1.2 m (4 ft) in height, and the surface should be very smooth or they should be topped with a smooth overhang.
  — Peter Krouse, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022
• Compounding the Fed’s challenge is the overhang on bond yields from the Fed’s overstuffed balance sheet.
  — Douglas Carr, National Review, 7 Feb. 2022

Last Updated: 3 May 2024