Definition of Overhangs. Meaning of Overhangs. Synonyms of Overhangs

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Definition of Overhangs

Overhang
Overhang O`ver*hang", v. 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.
Overhang
Overhang O`ver*hang", v. i. To jut over. --Milton.
Overhang
Overhang O`ver*hang`, n. (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 feet. 2. 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.

Meaning of Overhangs from wikipedia

- Look up overhang, overhanging, overhangs, or overhung in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Overhang may refer to: Debt overhang, a fiscal situation of a...
- In architecture, an overhang is a protruding structure that may provide protection for lower levels. Overhangs on two sides of Pennsylvania Dutch barns...
- Examples of overhangs (and roofs) in climbing In rock climbing, an overhang is a type of route that leans back at an angle of over 90 degrees for part...
- rear overhang. Practicality, style, and performance are affected by the size and weight of overhangs. Along with clearance, length of overhangs affects...
- member system in which overhangs could occur, it resulted in a significant distortion to the desired compensatory nature. Overhang seats are dealt with...
- Monetary overhang is a phenomenon in which people have more money holdings than they would normally choose to because of a lack of ability to spend it...
- Debt overhang is the condition of an organization (for example, a business, government, or family) that has existing debt so great that it cannot easily...
- Overhanging Cliff is a cliff of vertical basalt that overhangs the Grand Loop Road just north of Tower Fall on the north rim of the Grand Canyon of the...
- Ballroom Overhang is a large limestone outcrop on the Fox River in Paparoa National Park, in the Buller District of New Zealand. The Ballroom Overhang provides...
- Market overhang is a term derived from the physical world meaning things that stick out or hang over another thing. Often from the viewpoint of standing...