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• Overhanging
• Overhang

(1):

(n.) Specifically: The projection of an upper part (as a roof, an upper story, or other part) of a building beyond the lower part; as, the overhang of a roof, of the eaves, etc.

(2):

(n.) In a general sense, that which just out or projects; a projection; also, the measure of the projection; as, the overhang is five feet.

(3):

(v. i.) To jut over.

(4):

(n.) The projection of a part beyond another part that is directly below it, or beyond a part by which it is supported; as, the overhang of a shaft; i. e., its projection beyond its bearing.

(5):

(v. t.) To hang over; to jut or project over.

(6):

(n.) The portion of the bow or stem of a vessel that projects over the water beyond the water line.

(7):

(v. t.) To impend or hang over.