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overhang

UK
/ˈəʊvəhæŋ/
US
/ˈoʊvərhæŋ/

Translations

overhangnoun
overhangs
pl
UK
/ˈəʊvəhæŋ/
US
/ˈoʊvərhæŋ/
The overhang provided shelter from the rain.
Навес обеспечивал укрытие от дождя.
The cliff had a dangerous overhang.
У утеса был опасный выступ.
Additional translations
свес
нависание
Synonyms
extension
overprojection
cantilever
eaves
protrusion
overhangverb
overhung
Past Simple
overhung
Past Participle
overhanging
Gerund
UK
/ˈəʊ.və.hæŋ/
US
/ˈoʊ.vɚ.hæŋ/
The cliff overhangs the sea.
Скала нависает над морем.
Additional translations
причинять беспокойство
Synonyms
jut
extend
project
hang over
suspend
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).
Synonyms
hanging
looming
dangling
leaning-over
extended
vaulting
overhanging
projecting
jutting
protruding
cantilevered
suspended

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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