overhang
verb
, ˌō-vər-ˈhaŋ\
, ˌō-vər-ˈhəŋ \;
overhanging
Definition of overhang
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overhang
noun
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Synonyms & Antonyms for overhang
Synonyms: Verb
bag, balloon, beetle, belly, billow, bulge, bunch, jut, poke, pooch [chiefly dialect], pouch, pout, project, protrude, stand out, start, stick out, swell
Synonyms: Noun
bulge, bunch, convexity, jut, projection, protrusion, protuberance, swell
Antonyms: Noun
cavity, concave, concavity, dent, depression, dint, hollow, indent, indentation, indenture, pit, recess
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Examples of overhang in a Sentence
Verb
A cliff overhangs the trail. The patio was overhung by a canopy. The path was overhung with willow trees.Noun
The overhang of the roof cast a shadow on the ground. a recess in the face of the cliff that is hidden by the thick vines dangling from the jagged overhang above
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For his home, Tan designed a large, overhanging roof and placed wind turbines on top to draw more hot air out, and cool air in. — John Defterios, CNN, "Malaysia is fighting the climate crisis with better buildings," 12 Aug. 2019 Apparently our new roommate had found a weak spot in the fascia board under our roof, near a convenient overhanging tree limb, and pulled and pried his way to creating a separate entry and exit point to his new bachelor pad. — Dennis Pillion, al, "Trash pandas are cute, until they move into your attic," 1 Aug. 2019 Chauli Ki Jali, an overhanging cliff near the IVRI, affords some fantastic views, and doubles as a rappelling spot. — Payal Dhar, Washington Post, "Keep your cool in India by visiting one of the country’s hill stations," 5 July 2019 The Tahoe East Shore Trail that opened Friday includes an 810-foot-long bridge overhanging the lakeshore between Incline Village and a state park at Sand Harbor. — USA TODAY, "Ink library, parking barnacles, lunar training grounds: News from around our 50 states," 9 July 2019 On a grander scale, cantilevered viewing platforms that overhang yawning chasms such as the Grand Canyon Skywalk and the Glacier Skywalk at Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada, are truly spectacular and awe-inspiring. — Quanta Magazine, "How to Hang Far Out Over the Edge," 17 Nov. 2016 According to the group's website, Fishtown consists of shanties, smokehouses, fish tugs, overhanging docks and charter boats in the northern Lower Peninsula, near Lake Michigan. — Micah Walker, Detroit Free Press, "Fishtown holding fundraiser to protect shanties from rising water levels," 6 June 2019 Photo: Herman van Heusden for The Wall Street Journal In Holland, Belle Époque suburban mansions could looked like large versions of alpine farmhouses, with overhanging roofs and ornamental wooden trusses. — J.s. Marcus, WSJ, "Building an Alpine Chalet for the Low-Lying Netherlands," 30 Oct. 2018 At 2,873 square feet, the home boasts many of the trademark features of a midcentury home, including long horizontal lines and flat panes, large windows, and overhanging eaves. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Quirky midcentury modern with koi pond wants $624K," 15 Nov. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
There will also be a 5,000-square-foot pavilion with two indoor spaces to rent, an outdoor overhang that will seat 100, a kitchenette and bathroom. — Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "After 10 years of planning, a new playground, pavilion and splash pad in Sussex are breaking ground," 17 July 2019 Instead, the station has several overhangs to protect passengers from inclement weather, includes parking and enclosed passenger waiting rooms with restrooms. — al.com, "Gulf Coast rail advocates detail Amtrak return plan: ‘Will bring people to your front door’," 12 July 2019 The BMO Club’s gleaming white high top tables are all outside, but protected by an overhang. — Donald Liebenson, chicagotribune.com, "Check out BMO Club of Ravinia for the drinks, snacks, views," 9 July 2019 Chris Sadowski, a corporate-travel consultant, was also waiting for the parade to start, standing beneath an overhang in his yellow rain gear, with his Harley-Davidson lined up beside dozens of others. — Peter Slevin, The New Yorker, "The Many, Tangled American Definitions of Socialism," 14 June 2019 And the lingering question marks will create an overhang on the stocks for the foreseeable future. — Matt Egan, CNN, "Big Tech was the heart of the bull market. Now it's under fire," 4 June 2019 Then the hail started to fall, and Kerby took shelter beneath a rocky overhang. — Craig Welch, National Geographic, "These tough-looking monkeys eke out a living at 11,000 feet," 28 Mar. 2019 Each shot captures distinct clusters of desert rose petals, shadows cast by wafer-thin overhangs, and wedges of azure sky. — Julie Lasky, ELLE Decor, "ED First Look: The National Museum of Qatar," 26 Mar. 2019 Here's the key stat: The bed is 60.3 inches long and rear overhang is 51.0 inches. — Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, "The Jeep Gladiator Has No Competition," 10 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'overhang.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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