overhanging
Prononciation : [oʊvərˌhæŋɪŋ]
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Contexte : « 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?
Contexte : « 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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