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overhung

UK
/ˌəʊ.vəˈhʌŋ/
US
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈhʌŋ/
overhangverb

overhung

Past Simple

overhung
Past Simple
overhung
Past Participle
overhanging
ing-form
UK
/ˈəʊ.və.hæŋ/
US
/ˈoʊ.vɚ.hæŋ/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
suspend
jut
extend
project
hang over
overhangnoun
Definitions
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.
overhangadjective
Definitions
Relating to or designed for an overhang.
The engineer specified the overhang dimensions in the blueprint.
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