Overhang (Verb)
Meaning 1
Project over.
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The project overhang will be secured by the supportive beams to prevent any potential accidents.
- As construction progressed, the scaffolding overhang provided shade to the working crew on sunny days.
- Since the contractor miscalculated, the overhang of the balcony exceeded the limits, making rework necessary.
- In an effort to maximize office space, designers implemented a cantilevered overhang that extended from the original building foundation.
- To reduce costs and simplify construction, the architects eliminated the awning overhang, thereby streamlining the project's design.
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Meaning 2
Be suspended over or hang over; "This huge rock beetles over the edge of the town".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- A tangle of branches from the old tree overhangs the garden wall.
- The roof of the porch overhangs the front door creating a cozy entrance.
- The edge of the mountainside overhangs the valley, offering breathtaking views.
- A balcony on the upper floor overhangs the main entrance of the building.
- Snow-laden boughs overhang the winter pathway causing a canopy.