Overhanging: meaning, definitions and examples

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overhanging

[ ˌoʊvərˈhæŋɪŋ ]

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building

Projecting or extending beyond the level of a surface or structure.

Synonyms

extending, jutting, projecting

Examples of usage

The overhanging roof provided shade on hot days.
The balcony had an overhanging section that offered a great view of the city below.

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cliff

To hang or extend over something, especially a steep incline.

Synonyms

dangle, loom, suspend

Examples of usage

The cliff was overhanging the narrow path, making it dangerous to pass.
Be careful not to stand directly under the overhanging rock, it might fall.

Translations

Translations of the word "overhanging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 saliente

🇮🇳 लटकता हुआ

🇩🇪 überhängend

🇮🇩 menggantung

🇺🇦 нависаючий

🇵🇱 zwisający

🇯🇵 張り出す

🇫🇷 suspendu

🇪🇸 sobresaliente

🇹🇷 sarkan

🇰🇷 걸려 있는

🇸🇦 متدلي

🇨🇿 převislý

🇸🇰 prevísajúci

🇨🇳 悬挂

🇸🇮 viseč

🇮🇸 hangandi

🇰🇿 ілулі

🇬🇪 დამოკიდებული

🇦🇿 asılı

🇲🇽 sobresaliente

Word origin

The word 'overhanging' is a combination of 'over' and 'hanging', reflecting the concept of something hanging or projecting beyond a certain point. The term has been used in architecture, geology, and various other fields to describe objects or structures that extend beyond their base or usual position.

See also: hang, hanging, hangings, hangman, hangout, overhang.