overhang

Meanings

• noun

  The distance that a structure or object projects beyond the edge or support.

• verb

  To extend or hang out over an edge or support.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈoʊvəɹˌhæŋ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overhang
gang , bang , rang , strang , tang , spang , clang , bang , sang

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Homophones

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1. Overhaul (en) : To examine or inspect something thoroughly and usually completely.
   

2. Overhear (en) : To hear (a conversation or other sounds) unintentionally and often secretly.
   

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Variants

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overhang , overhanging , overhangs , overhung

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Forms

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The verb form 'overhangs' and the comparative form 'overhangs more'.

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Etymology

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From Old English overhangian, from over- over + hangian to hang.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'overhang' is also used in astronomy to describe the part of a planet's orbit that lies beyond the orbital plane of another planet.

2. In architecture, an overhang is designed to provide shelter and protect the structure from rain and snow.

3. The longest overhang in the world is the Great Wall of China, with some sections extending up to 21 feet (6.5 meters) beyond the cliff edge.

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Related Concepts

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1. Projection: The distance or extent that something projects or extends from a surface or point.

2. Shelter: A structure that provides protection from the elements or danger.

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Culture

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In literature, the overhang can symbolize danger, protection, or a sense of vulnerability. For instance, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart,' the overhanging eye of the old man represents the narrator's guilt and fear.

How to Memorize "overhang"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an object or structure extending beyond an edge or support.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overhang' with the image of a roof or a bridge extending over an edge.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'overhang' is like 'hang over'.

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