overhanging

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  The state or condition of something, such as a roof or a cliff, that extends out or overhangs a lower level.

  - "The eaves of the house were overhanging, providing shelter from the rain."
  - "The cliff was overhanging, making it a dangerous place for hikers."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overhanging
clinging , hingeing , bingeing

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Variants

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overhang , overhanging , overhangs , overhung

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Etymology

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The word 'overhanging' comes from the Old English word 'oferhangian', which means 'to hang over'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'overhanging' is often used in geology to describe the condition of a cliff or a rock face that is about to collapse.

2. The world's largest waterfall, the Angola Falls in Angola, is believed to have an overhanging edge that is over a mile wide.

3. In architecture, an overhanging eave is called a 'cantilever'.

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Related Concepts

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1. protrude: Related concept: 'overhanging' is a type of protrusion where something extends out and hangs over a lower level.

2. eaves: Related concept: The part of a roof that extends out over the sides of a building and protects the walls from rain and snow is called the eaves. The eaves can be overhanging, providing additional protection and shelter.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'overhanging' has been used metaphorically to describe a sense of impending danger or doom. In art, it has been used to create a sense of tension or drama in paintings and sculptures.

How to Memorize "overhanging"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize 'overhanging', visualize a roof or a cliff that is extending out and hanging over a lower level.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overhanging' with the image of a roof or a cliff that is extending out and hanging over a lower level.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'overhang' and adding the letter 'g' to make it 'overhanging'. This will help you remember that 'overhanging' means something that extends out and hangs over a lower level.

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