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1overhang
verb over·hang \ˈō-vər-ˌhaŋ, ˌō-vər-ˈ\
: to stick out beyond or hang over (something)
over·hung\-ˌhəŋ, -ˈhəŋ\over·hang·ing
Full Definition of OVERHANG
transitive verb
1
: to project over
2
: to impend over : threaten
intransitive verb
: to project so as to be over something
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First Known Use of OVERHANG
1592
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2overhang
noun over·hang \ˈō-vər-ˌhaŋ\
: a part that sticks out or hangs over something
: the amount by which something hangs over something else
Full Definition of OVERHANG
1
: something that overhangs; also : the extent of the overhanging
2
: the part of the bow or stern of a ship that projects over the water above the waterline
3
: a projection of the roof or upper story of a building beyond the wall of the lower part
4
: an excess amount of a commodity or security the selling of which often drives down the value of that kind of commodity or security <share overhang>
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First Known Use of OVERHANG
1864
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- Synonyms
- bunch, convexity, jut, bulge, projection, protrusion, protuberance, swell
OVERHANGING Defined for Kids
1overhang
verb over·hang \ˈō-vər-ˌhaŋ\
over·hung \-ˌhəŋ\over·hang·ing
Definition of OVERHANG for Kids
: to stick out or hang over <The dismal drizzle caused the overhanging leaves to drip … — Avi, Crispin>
2overhang
noun
Definition of OVERHANG for Kids
: a part that overhangs <the overhang of a roof>
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overhang
noun over·hang \ˈō-vər-ˌhaŋ\
Medical Definition of OVERHANG
: a portion of a filling that extends beyond the normal contour of a tooth
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