overhang
🇺🇸
/ˌəʊvərˈhæŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˌəʊvəˈhæŋ/
verb
R
to extend or project beyond something else
The balcony overhangs the street below.
noun
R
the part of something that extends or projects beyond something else
The overhang of the roof provided shade from the sun.
R
the amount by which something extends or projects beyond something else
The overhang of the shelf is 10 inches.
R
the state of having more of something than is needed or wanted
The company is struggling with an overhang of unsold inventory.
translation
to extend or project beyond something else
the part of something that extends or projects beyond something else; the amount by which something extends or projects beyond something else; the state of having more of something than is needed or wanted
Word Forms
Past
overhung
3rd Present
overhangs
Progressive
overhanging
Plural
overhangs
Perfect
overhung