overhang
IPA: ˈoʊvɝhæŋ
noun
- (economics) The volume that tips the balance between the demand and the supply toward demand lagging supply.
- (architecture) That portion of the roof structure that extends beyond the exterior walls of a building.
- A fatty roll of pubis flab that hangs over one's genitals; a FUPA.
- Anything that overhangs or protrudes over its base, such as a wave immediately before breaking, or a protruding cliff or rock wall.
verb
- (transitive) To hang over (something).
- (intransitive) To impend.
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Examples of "overhang" in Sentences
- The overhang of the cliff provided some much-needed shade on a hot day
- Be careful not to park under the overhang, as it is prone to falling debris
- The overhang of the roof protected the front door from rain and snow
- We set up our picnic table under the overhang to shield us from the sun
- The overhang of the building cast a long shadow across the street in the evening
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