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Definitions for: Overhang
[n] projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else
[v] be suspended over or hang over; "This huge rock beetles over the edge of the town"
[v] project over
Webster (1913) Definition: O`ver*hang", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overhung; p. pr. &
vb. n. Overhanging.]
1. To impend or hang over. [R.] --Beau. & Fl.
2. To hang over; to jut or project over. --Pope.
O`ver*hang", v. i.
To jut over. --Milton.
O`ver*hang`, n. (Arch.)
1. In a general sense, that which just out or projects; a
projection; also, the measure of the projection; as, the
overhang is five feet.
2. Specifically: The projection of an upper part (as a roof,
an upper story, or other part) of a building beyond the
lower part; as, the overhang of a roof, of the eaves, etc.
3. (Naut.) The portion of the bow or stem of a vessel that
projects over the water beyond the water line.
4. (Mach.) The projection of a part beyond another part that
is directly below it, or beyond a part by which it is
supported; as, the overhang of a shaft; i. e., its
projection beyond its bearing.
Synonyms: beetle
See Also: eaves, fantail, hang, jut, jut out, project, projection, protrude, stick out
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