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overhang

UK
/ˈəʊvəhæŋ/
US
/ˈoʊvərhæŋ/

Translations

overhangnoun
overhangs
pl
UK
/ˈəʊvəhæŋ/
US
/ˈoʊvərhæŋ/
débordArchitecture.
The roof has an overhang to protect the windows from rain.
Le toit a un débord pour protéger les fenêtres de la pluie.
surplombGéologie, relief.
The climbers took a break under the overhang to shield themselves from the sun.
Les grimpeurs ont fait une pause sous le surplomb pour se protéger du soleil.
suroffreÉconomie, marché.
The market is experiencing an overhang of unsold houses, causing prices to drop.
Le marché connaît une suroffre de maisons invendues, ce qui fait baisser les prix.
Synonyms
protrusion
extension
overprojection
cantilever
eaves
overhangverb
overhung
Past Simple
overhung
Past Participle
overhanging
Gerund
UK
/ˈəʊ.və.hæŋ/
US
/ˈoʊ.vɚ.hæŋ/
The cliff overhangs the sea, providing a stunning view.
La falaise surplombe la mer, offrant une vue magnifique.
Additional translations
planer surSens figuré, menace ou risque imminent.
peser surSens économique, lorsque l'excédent exerce une pression à la baisse.
Synonyms
suspend
hang over
project
extend
jut
overhangadjective
more overhang
Comp.
most overhang
Super.
UK
/ˈəʊ.və.hæŋ/
US
/ˈoʊ.vɚ.hæŋ/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., overhang length, overhang weight).
en porte-à-fauxTechnique, construction.
The engineer specified the overhang dimensions in the blueprint.
L'ingénieur a précisé les dimensions en porte-à-faux sur le plan.
Additional translations
en surplombPlus général, pour une partie saillante au-dessus d'un vide ou d'un obstacle.
Synonyms
overhanging
projecting
jutting
protruding
cantilevered
suspended
hanging
dangling
leaning-over
extended
vaulting
looming

Definitions

overhangnoun
A part of something that extends or hangs over something else.
The roof has an overhang to protect the windows from rain.
A situation where the supply of a product exceeds its demand, often leading to a decrease in price.
The market is experiencing an overhang of unsold houses, causing prices to drop.
A projection of rock or land that hangs over a cliff or slope.
The climbers took a break under the overhang to shield themselves from the sun.
overhangverb
To project or extend outward and over something.
The cliff overhangs the sea, providing a stunning view.
To threaten or be imminent, as in a danger or risk.
A sense of uncertainty overhangs the negotiations.
To remain in excess supply on the market, exerting downward pressure on prices.
Unsold units continued to overhang the housing market throughout the year.
overhangadjective
Relating to or designed for an overhang.
The engineer specified the overhang dimensions in the blueprint.
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