overhang Synonyms
Strongest:
- cavity
- valley
- indentation
- basin
- indentation
- indenture
- hollow
- indenture
- cavity
- hole
- well
- depression
- recess
- hollow
- pit
- well
- dent
- depression
- hole
- crater
- valley
- pit
- recess
- basin
- crater
- dent
Strong:
- concavity
- trench
- bowl
- dint
- impression
- concavity
- groove
- concave
- trough
- indent
- trench
- dip
- trough
- indent
- dip
- groove
- impression
- bowl
- concave
- dint
Weak:
overhang Meaning
overhang (n)
projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else
overhang (v)
project over
be suspended over or hang over
overhang (v. t.)
To impend or hang over.
To hang over; to jut or project over.
overhang (v. i.)
To jut over.
overhang (n.)
In a general sense, that which just out or projects; a projection; also, the measure of the projection; as, the overhang is five feet.
Specifically: The projection of an upper part (as a roof, an upper story, or other part) of a building beyond the lower part; as, the overhang of a roof, of the eaves, etc.
The portion of the bow or stem of a vessel that projects over the water beyond the water line.
The projection of a part beyond another part that is directly below it, or beyond a part by which it is supported; as, the overhang of a shaft; i. e., its projection beyond its bearing.
overhang Sentence Examples
- The massive rock overhang cast an ominous shadow over the hikers.
- The eaves of the cottage extended far, creating a substantial overhang that protected the porch from the elements.
- The cliffs jutted out dramatically, forming sheer overhangs that tested climbers' limits.
- The balcony's overhang provided a scenic viewpoint from which to admire the cityscape.
- The tree's branches stretched out horizontally, forming a natural overhang that shaded the garden below.
- The roof overhang sheltered pedestrians from the rain and kept the building's exterior dry.
- The overhang of the helicopter's blades created a distinctive aerodynamic profile.
- The glacier's overhang threatened to calve, sending massive chunks of ice into the sea.
- The overhang of the awning provided welcome respite from the scorching sun.
- The overhang of the storm clouds darkened the sky, signaling impending rain.
FAQs About the word overhang
projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else, project over, be suspended over or hang overTo impend or hang over., To hang over; to jut or projec
protrusion, portion, protuberance, swell, bulge, dome, section,projection, convexity, piece
cavity, valley, indentation, basin, indentation, indenture, hollow, indenture,cavity, hole
The massive rock overhang cast an ominous shadow over the hikers.
The eaves of the cottage extended far, creating a substantial overhang that protected the porch from the elements.
The cliffs jutted out dramatically, forming sheer overhangs that tested climbers' limits.
The balcony's overhang provided a scenic viewpoint from which to admire the cityscape.
