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Webster 1913 Edition
Overhang
Oˊver-hang′
,Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Overhung
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Overhanging
.] 1.
To impend or hang over.
[R.]
Beau. & Fl.
2.
To hang over; to jut or project over.
Pope.
Oˊver-hang′
,Verb.
I.
To jut over.
Milton.
Oˊver-hangˊ
,Noun.
(Arch.)
1.
In a general sense, that which just out or projects; a projection; also, the measure of the projection;
as, the
. overhang
is five feet2.
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.3.
(Naut.)
The portion of the bow or stem of a vessel that projects over the water beyond the water line.
4.
(Mach.)
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.Webster 1828 Edition
Overhang
OVERHANG'
, v.t.1.
To impend or hang over.2.
To jut or project over.OVERHANG'
,Verb.
I.