Overhung: meaning, definitions and examples

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overhung

 

[ หˆoสŠvษ™หŒhสŒล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical description

Overhung refers to something that hangs or protrudes over another object or surface. It is often used to describe a structure or formation that extends beyond its base or support, creating an overhanging effect.

Synonyms

overhanging, protruding, suspended.

Examples of usage

  • The overhung balcony provided a perfect view of the sea.
  • The overhung cliff seemed precarious as I approached the edge.
  • She admired the overhung branches of the tree, which shaded her from the sun.

Translations

Translations of the word "overhung" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sobressair

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค“เคตเคฐเคนเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รผberhangen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tergantung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัั‚ัƒะฟะฐัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zawieszony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒผใƒใƒผใƒใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉpassement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sobresalir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarkฤฑt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ์ถœ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุฑุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™eฤnรญvajรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ presahujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‚ฌๅž‚็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกtrleฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtvรถnd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹า“ั‹าฃา›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงoxaldฤฑr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sobresalir

Etymology

The word 'overhung' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning 'above' or 'beyond' and the past participle of the verb 'hang.' 'Hang' comes from Old English 'hangian,' which has Germanic roots, ultimately linked to the Proto-Germanic '*haiman.' The use of 'overhung' began to appear in the English language around the 15th century, indicating objects or structures that project or extend beyond a certain point. This term emphasizes the action of hanging in a manner that goes beyond the supported base, which can be seen in various contexts, from architecture to nature, where elements extend outward, creating a distinctive visual impact.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,436, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.