Word Meaning

Find the meaning or definition of a english word


overhangs definition and meaning

v. t. To impend or hang over.
v. t. To hang over; to jut or project over.
v. i. To jut over.
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.
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.
n. The portion of the bow or stem of a vessel that projects over the water beyond the water line.
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.

Crossword clues for overhangs

- Extend beyond
- Project over
- Protrude
- Juts out
- Protrudes


Copyright ©2017-2024 Crossword Solver

Follow us facebook croswodsolver