Overhang — O ver*hang , n. (Arch.) 1. In a general sense, that which just out or projects; a projection; also, the measure of the projection; as, the overhang is five feet. [1913 Webster] 2. Specifically: The projection of an upper part (as a roof, an upper … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Overhang — O ver*hang , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Overhung}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Overhanging}.] 1. To impend or hang over. [R.] Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster] 2. To hang over; to jut or project over. Pope. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Overhang — O ver*hang , v. i. To jut over. Milton. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
overhang — index overlap, project (extend beyond) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
overhang — 1590s (v.), from OVER (Cf. over) + HANG (Cf. hang). The noun meaning fact of overhanging is attested from 1864 … Etymology dictionary
overhang — *bulge, jut, stick out, protuberate, protrude, project, beetle Analogous words: *threaten, menace: suspend, *hang, dangle … New Dictionary of Synonyms
overhang — [v] bulge, hang over beetle, be imminent, be suspended, cast a shadow, command, dangle over, droop over, endanger, extend, flap over, impend, jut, loom, menace, overtop, poke, portend, pouch, project, protrude, rise above, stand out, stick out,… … New thesaurus
overhang — ► VERB (past and past part. overhung) ▪ jut out or hang over. ► NOUN ▪ an overhanging part … English terms dictionary
overhang — [ō΄vər haŋ′; ] also, and for n.always [, ō′vər haŋ΄] vt. overhung, overhanging 1. to hang or project over or beyond 2. to loom over; threaten vi. to hang over; project or jut out over something n. 1. a) the pro … English World dictionary
overhang — Used in the context of general equities. Sizable block of securities or commodities ( commodity) contracts that, if released on the market, would put downward pressure on prices ; prohibits buying activity that would otherwise translate into… … Financial and business terms
