OVERHANG

v. n.

7 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
v.

To impend or hang over. [R.] Beau. & Fl.

2.
v.

To hang over; to jut or project over. Pope.

3.
v.

To jut over. Milton.

4.
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.

5.
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.

6.
n.

The portion of the bow or stem of a vessel that projects over the water beyond the water line.

7.
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.

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