Definition of overhang

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Overhang (n.) 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..

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Overhang :: Overhang (v. t.) To hang over; to jut or project over.
Flews :: Flews (n. pl.) The pendulous or overhanging lateral parts of the upper lip of dogs, especially prominent in hounds; -- called also chaps. See Illust. of Bloodhound..
Overhang :: Overhang (n.) 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..
Beetle-browed :: Beetle-browed () Having prominent, overhanging brows; hence, lowering or sullen..
Swagbelly :: Swag-bellied (a.) Having a prominent, overhanging belly..
Bend :: Bend (v. i.) To jut over; to overhang.
Undercut :: Undercut (v. t.) To cut away, as the side of an object, so as to leave an overhanging portion..
Overhang :: Overhang (n.) The portion of the bow or stem of a vessel that projects over the water beyond the water line.
Obumbrant :: Obumbrant (a.) Overhanging; as, obumbrant feathers..
Cantalever :: Cantalever (n.) A projecting beam, truss, or bridge unsupported at the outer end; one which overhangs..
Bartizan :: Bartizan (n.) A small, overhanging structure for lookout or defense, usually projecting at an angle of a building or near an entrance gateway..
Swagbelly :: Swagbelly (n.) A prominent, overhanging belly..
Overhang :: Overhang (v. t.) To impend or hang over.
Overhanging :: Overhanging (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Overhan.
Heugh :: Heugh (n.) A crag; a cliff; a glen with overhanging sides.
Beetle :: Beetle (v. i.) To extend over and beyond the base or support; to overhang; to jut.
Overhang :: 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..
Precipice :: Precipice (n.) A headlong steep; a very steep, perpendicular, or overhanging place; an abrupt declivity; a cliff..
Overhang :: Overhang (v. i.) To jut over.
Overhang :: Overhang (n.) 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..
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