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noun

ˈō-vər-ˌhaŋ How to pronounce overhang (audio)
Definition of overhangnext
as in projection
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something a recess in the face of the cliff that is hidden by the thick vines dangling from the jagged overhang above

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verb

ˈō-vər-ˌhaŋ How to pronounce overhang (audio)
1
as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point the narrow streets of the old European city are lined with row houses often having overhanging second stories

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as in to threaten
to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on the problem of how he might be able to afford sending his children to college has been overhanging him for several years

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Recent Examples of overhang
Noun
Analysts still cautious Analysts noted that between Celsius and Alani, the combined brands will attract greater share of female energy drink consumers, but that the decline in Celsius’ sales growth over the past year remains remains a stock overhang. — Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025 Outdoor space: Directly behind the house, off the kitchen and mudroom, is a paved patio shaded by a roof overhang, with plenty of space for a dining and grilling. — Angela Serratore, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
Trim overhanging tree branches, clear dense vegetation and clean up woodpiles or debris where rats might nest. — Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024 This area is not wooded except for a brief segment that passes beneath an overhanging arch of branches and crosses a bridge over a stream. — Daniel Bromfield, The Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overhang
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhang
  1. projection
  2. protrude
  3. threaten
  4. protrusion
  5. bulge
  6. menace
  7. dome
  8. poke
Noun
  • In 1911, motion picture pioneer John J. Murdock invested $6 million into a company called Kinemacolor, which used red and green filters in photography and projection.
    — Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The performance combines puppetry, music, projections, and poetry to illuminate the legacy of Ukraine's blind bards.
    — Katya Soldak, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of projection
Verb
  • In September 2024, suspect Ryan Routh, 59, was detained after Secret Service agents spotted a rifle protruding from a bush while Trump was playing on the golf course.
    — David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Its most significant physical feature is a segmented tread protruding from its back, and extending to the front of its face.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of protrude
Verb
  • Ontario Premier Doug Ford has threatened a 25 percent surcharge on electricity exports to the U.S. in retaliation for the tariffs.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
  • If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of threaten
Noun
  • The domed protrusions act like pixels, creating a ghost pattern of windows on the façade.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The reason whooping cough can bring on such a gnarly, well, cough in the first place is because of how B. pertussis wreaks havoc: These bugs latch on to the cilia (a.k.a. tiny hairlike protrusions) on cells in your respiratory tract and ooze toxins, triggering inflammation and swelling.
    — Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Feb. 2025
Definition of protrusion
Verb
  • As Ne Zha, his wide eyes often bulge in different directions.
    — Fred Topel, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
  • When the owner of a silver carp by Fabergé, circa 1908, squeezes the bulging glass eyeballs, the guillotine mouth chomps the end of a cigar (Wartski, E13).
    — Walker Mimms, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Definition of bulge
Verb
  • The rampaging insect menaces America’s Arctic military outposts, part of a critical line of national defense, before heading south and meeting its end in New York City.
    — Paul Bierman, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The Brush, by Eliana Hernández-Pachón, translated by Robin Myers The Brush is a book-length poem about people trapped and menaced by forces beyond their control.
    — The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of menace
Noun
  • Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Make your vehicle more visible by using the dome light and flashers.
    — Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of dome
Verb
  • The eye poke left Muhammad unable to continue, and the fight was ruled a no contest.
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • This occurs as bright points of light appear when sunlight pokes through valleys and mountain ridges on the moon, just before or after the period of totality.
    — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of poke

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