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overhang

over·hang

UK/əʊvəˈhaŋ/ US/ˈəʊvəhaŋ/ uncommon
noun (1) verb (2)

noun

1.

projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else

verb

1.

project over

2.

be suspended over or hang over

  • “This huge rock beetles over the edge of the town”
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Origin

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

Phrases

  • capability overhang
  • overhang seat

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