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Definition of overhung - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
positionsuspended from above so it hangs downward
- A single lamp, overhung from the beam, lit the table.
2.
structureprojecting outward beyond its support or base
- The overhung balcony cast a deep shade on the street.
3.
dangerRare threatened by something looming or hanging aboveRare
- They hurried under an overhung cliff, fearing falling rocks.
Origin of overhung
Old English, ofer (over) + hangen (hang)
Examples of overhung in a sentence
The overhung bridge deck cast a cool, narrow shadow. An overhung eave protected the doorway from rain. The trail passed beneath an overhung limestone ledge. We camped beneath an overhung ledge as the storm rolled in. The overhung balcony creaked ominously above the alley.
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- French:en surplomb, en porte-à-faux, ...
- German:herabhängend, auskragend, ...
- Italian:sospeso, aggettante, ...
- Spanish:colgante, en voladizo, ...
- Portuguese:pendente, saliente, ...
- Chinese:悬挂的, 外挑的, ...
- Japanese:吊り下げられた, 張り出した, ...
- Arabic:مُعَلَّق, مُتَدَلٍّ, ...
- Hebrew:תָּלוּי מֵעַל, בּוֹלֵט, ...
- Russian:подвешенный, нависающий, ...
- Ukrainian:підвішений, навислий, ...
- Hindi:ऊपर से लटका हुआ, आगे निकला, ...
Definition of overhang - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
extended partpart of something that extends beyond its main body
- The overhang of the roof provides shade..
2.
geologynatural formation that protrudes over a base
- The climbers rested under the rock overhang.
3.
businessTECH. situation where supply exceeds demandTECH.
- The market faced an overhang of unsold goods.
4.
aviationTECH. part of an aircraft wing extending beyond supportTECH.
- The plane's wing overhang was carefully designed.
5.
financeTECH. shares underwriters must buy if not soldTECH.
- The company dealt with an overhang of unsold shares.
Verb
1.
extensionextend beyond or over something else
- The large tree overhangs the tiny cottage..
2.
dangerloom or threaten over a situation
- A crisis overhangs the negotiations.
Images of overhang
part of something that extends beyond its main body 
natural formation that protrudes over a base
Origin of overhang
Old English, oferhangan (to hang over)
Examples of overhang in a sentence
The tree's overhang shaded the entire bench. The hikers took shelter under a natural overhang during the rain. The overhang provided shade on the hot summer day. There was an overhang in the housing market. The overhang of inventory affected prices. Engineers calculated the overhang for optimal lift.
The overhang affects the aircraft's aerodynamics. Investors were concerned about the overhang affecting stock prices. The overhang was a challenge for the financial team. The balcony overhangs the garden. The cliff overhangs the sea. Fear of layoffs overhangs the entire company. Uncertainty overhangs the future of the project.
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- French:surplomb, surplomber, ...
- German:Überhang, überhängen, ...
- Italian:aggetto, protrudere, ...
- Spanish:voladizo, sobresalir, ...
- Portuguese:beiral, pender sobre, ...
- Chinese:突出部分, 伸出, ...
- Japanese:オーバーハング, 突き出る, ...
- Arabic:بروز, اِمْتَدَّ, ...
- Hebrew:בְּלִיטָה, לִבְלוֹט מֵעַל, ...
- Russian:свес, нависать, ...
- Ukrainian:виступ, нависати, ...
- Hindi:छज्जा, ऊपर तक फैलना, ...
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