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overhang
[ verb oh-ver-hang; noun oh-ver-hang ]
/ verb ˌoʊ vərˈhæŋ; noun ˈoʊ vərˌhæŋ /
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Definition of overhang
verb (used with object), o·ver·hung, o·ver·hang·ing.
verb (used without object), o·ver·hung, o·ver·hang·ing.
to hang over; project or jut out over something below: How far does the balcony overhang?
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Words nearby overhang
overground, overgrow, overgrowth, overhand, overhand knot, overhang, overhasty, overhaul, overhead, overhead camshaft, overhead door
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British Dictionary definitions for overhang
overhang
verb (ˌəʊvəˈhæŋ) -hangs, -hanging or -hung
to project or extend beyond (a surface, building, etc)
(tr) to hang or be suspended over
(tr) to menace, threaten, or dominate
noun (ˈəʊvəˌhæŋ)
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