Overhang: meaning, definitions and examples
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overhang
[ หษสvษhรฆล ]
building construction
A portion of a structure that extends or hangs over the edge, such as a roof overhang or balcony overhang.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The overhang of the roof provided shade on the patio.
- The balcony overhang offered a great view of the city skyline.
rock climbing
To lean or move beyond a vertical or overhanging rock face using only one's hands and feet for support.
Synonyms
extend over, hang over
Examples of usage
- He managed to overhang the difficult section of the climb.
- She overhung the edge, searching for a handhold.
Translations
Translations of the word "overhang" in other languages:
๐ต๐น projeรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคคเคฟเคฐเคฟเคเฅเคค เคนเคฟเคธเฅเคธเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช รberhang
๐ฎ๐ฉ tonjolan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ nawis
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใผใใผใใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท surplomb
๐ช๐ธ saliente
๐น๐ท sarkฤฑt
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ถ๋ถ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชูุก
๐จ๐ฟ pลevis
๐ธ๐ฐ presah
๐จ๐ณ ๆฌๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ previsevanje
๐ฎ๐ธ yfirhang
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััะปะผะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฎแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ asฤฑlma
๐ฒ๐ฝ saliente
Etymology
The word 'overhang' originated in the mid-18th century, combining 'over' and 'hang'. It has been used in the context of building construction and rock climbing to describe protrusions or extensions. Over time, the word has evolved to convey the idea of something extending or projecting beyond a surface.
See also: hang, hanging, hangings, hangman, hangout, overhanging.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #20,363, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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