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overhanging

Pronunciation: [oʊvərˌhæŋɪŋ]

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Learn how to use overhanging in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

Are there any overhanging features on that mountain?

Context: “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.

Example

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

Example

The balcony does not overhang the edge of the building.

Example

Does that tree overhang the sidewalk?

How to pronounce overhanging

Pronunciation: [oʊvərˌhæŋɪŋ]

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