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overhanging

Aussprache: [oʊvərˌhæŋɪŋ]

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Kontext: „physical description“

(adjective) when something sticks out or is above something else, like branches of a tree or a roof that extends past the walls of a building. It can look like part of it is hanging over the edge.

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The overhanging branches provided shade during our picnic.

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The roof is not overhanging at all; it sits flush with the walls.

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Are there any overhanging features on that mountain?

Kontext: „physical description“

(verb) to stick out or extend over something else. Imagine when a roof goes past the walls of a house or when rocks lean over a cliff.

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The roof overhangs the porch to keep it dry when it rains.

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The balcony does not overhang the edge of the building.

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Does that tree overhang the sidewalk?

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