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overhanging

/ˌəʊ.vəˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/

Translations

overhangingadjective

more overhanging

Comp.

most overhanging

Super.

/ˌəʊvəˈhæŋɪŋ/

/ˌoʊvərˈhæŋɪŋ/

en surplomb

The overhanging branches provided shade on the hot summer day.

Les branches en surplomb procuraient de l'ombre pendant la chaude journée d'été.

Additional translations

en porte-à-fauxSe dit surtout d'éléments architecturaux ou techniques.

Synonyms

overhangingnoun

overhangings

/ˌəʊvəˈhæŋɪŋ/

/ˌoʊvərˈhæŋɪŋ/

surplomb

Chunks of ice formed an overhanging above the cave entrance.

Des blocs de glace formaient un surplomb au-dessus de l'entrée de la grotte.

Synonyms

overhangverb

overhanging

Gerund

overhung

Past Simple

overhung

Past Participle

overhanging

Gerund

/ˈəʊ.və.hæŋ/

/ˈoʊ.vɚ.hæŋ/

surplomber

The cliff overhangs the sea, providing a stunning view.

La falaise surplombe la mer, offrant une vue magnifique.

Additional translations

peser surSens économique, lorsque l'excédent exerce une pression à la baisse.

planer surSens figuré, menace ou risque imminent.

Synonyms

hang over

Definitions

overhangingadjective

Extending or projecting over something below.

The overhanging branches provided shade on the hot summer day.

overhangingnoun

A part that projects or extends out over something beneath it.

Chunks of ice formed an overhanging above the cave entrance.

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.