overhang
verb (used with object)
to hang or be suspended over.
overhanging
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present participleof overhang.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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To efficiently connect short pieces of DNA, scientists rely on overhanging sequences called sticky ends.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
“But once that technical overhanging is gone, I believe it’s going to trade at a premium, or at least at NAV.”
From Barron's ● May 1, 2026
"These overhanging snow features can be difficult to spot, especially in poor visibility, and may collapse without warning," it said.
From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2026
But the canal authorities don’t allow overhanging cargo that could hit infrastructure such as light poles at the waterway’s locks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 28, 2025
She found an overhanging rock next to the roots of a spruce tree that clung to the side of the gorge, and settled herself beneath it to look around.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
