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单词 overhang
释义

overhang

1 of 2

verb

over·​hang ˈō-vər-ˌhaŋ How to pronounce overhang (audio)
ˌō-vər-ˈhaŋ
overhung ˈō-vər-ˌhəŋ How to pronounce overhang (audio) ˌō-vər-ˈhəŋ How to pronounce overhang (audio) ; overhanging

transitive verb

1
: to project over
2
: to impend over : threaten

intransitive verb

: to project so as to be over something

overhang

2 of 2

noun

over·​hang ˈō-vər-ˌhaŋ How to pronounce overhang (audio)
plural overhangs
1
: something that overhangs
also : the extent of the overhanging
2
: the part of the bow or stern of a ship that projects over the water above the waterline
3
: a projection of the roof or upper story of a building beyond the wall of the lower part
4
a
: an excess of something that is left over and not easily disposed of
inventory overhang
Housing prices will not stabilize until the massive overhang of foreclosed homes is reduced. Robert Borosage
b
: an excess amount of a commodity or security the selling of which often drives down the value of that kind of commodity or security
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Synonyms

Verb

  • bag
  • balloon
  • beetle
  • belly
  • billow
  • bulge
  • bunch
  • jut
  • poke
  • pooch [chiefly dialect]
  • pouch
  • pout
  • project
  • protrude
  • stand out
  • start
  • stick out
  • swell

Noun

  • bulge
  • bunch
  • convexity
  • jut
  • projection
  • protrusion
  • protuberance
  • swell
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Example Sentences

Verb A cliff overhangs the trail. The patio was overhung by a canopy. The path was overhung with willow trees. Noun The overhang of the roof cast a shadow on the ground. a recess in the face of the cliff that is hidden by the thick vines dangling from the jagged overhang above
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Trim branches that overhang the home, porch or deck, and prune branches 6-10 feet from ground depending on height. Joe Duhownik, The Arizona Republic, 28 Aug. 2022 Lightly spray a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and line it with aluminum foil, allowing the foil to just overhang on the sides. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 12 Apr. 2022 Those double patties overhang the bun's edges like there's no tomorrow, and there's enough melty American for a family-of-four serving of mac and cheese. Rick Nelson, Star Tribune, 25 June 2021 Be proactive by cutting down any trees or large branches that overhang your property and remove all outdoor furniture, umbrellas, grills, etc. Daniel Lustig, sun-sentinel.com, 8 July 2021 Eggs are laid in masses on leaves and other objects that overhang the water in swamps, marshes or sluggish streams. Jim Gilbert, Star Tribune, 1 July 2021 Although most big box board games will still overhang the Sauder Select Collection Bookcase by a little, this one is deep enough to avoid any egregious extension beyond the shelves. Jon Martindale, Forbes, 2 June 2021 That includes trimming back tree branches that overhang a roof and removing vegetation around decks and porches. Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2021 So many unknowns overhang the shift toward greener energy that no one knows how the industries and its jobs will evolve in the coming years. CBS News, 6 Apr. 2021
Noun
All of the damage came with two out: a two-run homer by Christian Walker in the first, an RBI single from Geraldo Perdomo in the second and a two-run Josh Rojas double that clanged off the overhang in the sixth. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 1 Sep. 2022 Line a 9-inch square baking dish that’s at least 2 inches deep with parchment paper or plastic wrap, letting the parchment overhang on all sides by about 2 inches. Caroline Hatchett, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022 Kennedy served up Tellez’s homer in the ninth, challenging the Brewers slugger with a two-strike fastball that ended up sailing beyond the overhang in right-center field. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2022 This is significant news as the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) has been an overhang on the space. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Transfer mixture to the prepared loaf pan, cover with the plastic overhang from lining the pan or with foil and freeze until firm, about two hours for soft-serve style and up to five or six hours for a firmer texture. Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Aug. 2022 Other than the opening in the front of the doghouse, additional openings at the top of the walls and under the roof overhang can help improve ventilation. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2022 Now, gently ease the omelet to the far edge of the pan and carefully fold the overhang over the top, overlapping the first fold. Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 12 June 2022 The body’s new proportions create the appearance of a long hood, while the shorter rear overhang pays off with a trim rear end and aggressively sloped hatchback and rear window. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 1 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1853, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

overhang 1 of 2

verb

over·​hang ˈō-vər-ˌhaŋ How to pronounce overhang (audio)
overhung
-ˌhəŋ
; overhanging
: to stick out or hang over
The dismal drizzle caused the overhanging leaves to drip … Avi, Crispin: The Cross of Lead

overhang

2 of 2

noun

: a part that overhangs
the overhang of a roof

Medical Definition

overhang

noun

over·​hang ˈō-vər-ˌhaŋ How to pronounce overhang (audio)
: a portion of a filling that extends beyond the normal contour of a tooth

overhang 1 of 2

noun

as in protrusion
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something a recess in the face of the cliff that is hidden by the thick vines dangling from the jagged overhang above

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • protrusion
  • bulge
  • projection
  • dome
  • convexity
  • section
  • swell
  • protuberance
  • jut
  • portion
  • expansion
  • piece
  • block
  • swelling
  • mound
  • snag
  • hill
  • knob
  • hump
  • bump
  • knot
  • increase
  • puff
  • lump
  • dilatation
  • bunch
  • blob
  • enlargement
  • nub
  • escalation
  • obtrusion
  • knurl
  • gibbosity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • cavity
  • pit
  • depression
  • recess
  • hollow
  • hole
  • crater
  • valley
  • basin
  • dent
  • concave
  • indentation
  • concavity
  • well
  • bowl
  • dip
  • groove
  • trench
  • impression
  • indent
  • trough
  • indenture
  • pocket
  • dint
  • furrow
  • notch
  • dimple
  • gouge
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overhang

2 of 2

verb

1
as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point the narrow streets of the old European city are lined with row houses often having overhanging second stories

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • protrude
  • bulge
  • poke
  • swell
  • belly
  • stand out
  • pouch
  • project
  • dome
  • beetle
  • balloon
  • jut
  • stick out
  • billow
  • bunch
  • pout
  • bag
  • extend
  • pooch
  • stretch
  • lengthen
  • start
  • elongate
  • mushroom
  • snowball
  • inflate
  • expand
  • blow up
  • dilate
  • distend

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • shrink
  • contract
  • compress
  • constrict
  • condense
2
as in to threaten
to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on the problem of how he might be able to afford sending his children to college has been overhanging him for several years

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • threaten
  • menace
  • hang (over)
  • impend (over)
  • peril
  • jeopardize
  • hover (over)
  • endanger
  • imperil
  • hazard
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