overhang

Signification (Anglais)

Verb

1. (transitive) To hang over (something).
2. (intransitive) To impend.

Noun

1. The volume that tips the balance between the demand and the supply toward demand lagging supply.
2. That portion of the roof structure that extends beyond the exterior walls of a building.
3. A fatty roll of pubis flab that hangs over one's genitals; a FUPA.
4. Anything that overhangs or protrudes over its base, such as a wave immediately before breaking, or a protruding cliff or rock wall.

Concepts

surplomb

surplomber

déborder

dépasser

menace

scarabée

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Synonymes

project

beetle

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protrude

stick out

impend

threaten

projection

extension

extent

extrude

feature

hang over

jut out

lean

notice

overlap

overlie

poster

projecting

propagation

protrusion

protuberance

range

rank

reach

scope

span

spread

spur

lituate

overhanging roof

overhanging storey

armature end connexions

appendage

overhanging in length

array

awning

beak

country

countryside

cusp

Traductions

Überhang

überhängen

overhangen

sarkmak

pendere

çıkıntı

hervorstehen

incumbo

εξοχή

υπερκρεμάμαι

Felsvorsprung

προεξέχω

aggettare

aggetto

εξέχω

Prononcé comme (IPA)

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Étymologie (Anglais)

Hérité de ancien anglais: oferhangan

In summary

From Old English oferhangan, corresponding to over- + hang.