Overhanging
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overhanging is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of overhang.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of overhang.
More Meanings
- (architecture) Synonym of overhang.
- Physically hanging over something.
- Impending; approaching.
Example Sentences
the overhanging cliff
Charlbury, between Oxford and Worcester, is one of the few surviving Italianate stations designed by Brunel. Built in 1853, it is characterised by the broad overhanging hipped roof, providing shelter at front and rear.
Before the word was spoken Carrados had had a flash of realization. It came with the nature-sense of overhanging danger, with the subtle change of intention in the arm that touched his own, with the slight chirrup of a stoppered phial being opened—but it came too late.
Word Forms
- overhangings
Synonyms for overhanging
Depending on context, synonyms include overhang, broad, wide, covering, overspreading.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include covering, overspreading, wide, broad, flying, hanging.
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