overhang

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

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

Translations

Überhang

surplomb

surplomber

überhängen

sarkmak

çıkıntı

incumbo

hervorstehen

overhangen

pendere

εξοχή

déborder

dépasser

menace

υπερκρεμάμαι

Pronounced as (IPA)

/əʊvəˈhaŋ/

Etymology

Inherited from Old English: oferhangan

In summary

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