o·ver·hang ( v r-h ng )v. o·ver·hung (-h ng ), o·ver·hang·ing, o·ver·hangs v.tr.1. To project or extend beyond. 2. To loom over: The threat of nuclear war overhangs modern society. 3. To ornament with hangings. v.intr. To project over something that lies beneath. See Synonyms at bulge. n. ( v r-h ng )1. A projecting part, such as an architectural structure or a rock formation. 2. An amount of projection: an overhang of six inches. 3. Nautical The part of a bow or stern that projects over the water. 4. A supply of a commodity in excess of what can easily be disposed of: An unusually warm winter created an overhang in oil stocks. |
overhang Verb
[-hanging, -hung]
to project or hang over beyond (something)
Noun
an overhanging part or object
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | overhang - projection that extends beyond or hangs over something elseeaves - the overhang at the lower edge of a roof fantail - an overhang consisting of the fan-shaped part of the deck extending aft of the sternpost of a ship projection - any structure that branches out from a central support |
| Verb | 1. | overhang - project over |
| 2. | overhang - be suspended over or hang over; "This huge rock beetles over the edge of the town"hang - be suspended or hanging; "The flag hung on the wall" |
overhang
Translationsoverhang [ˈəuvəˈhæŋ] irreg like hang) vt → herausragen über +accn → Überhang m
overhang [əuvəˈhæŋ] vt (
irreg) →
sporgere da