Overhang
Definition of Overhang
O`ver`hang` | v. t. | 1. | To impend or hang over. | | 2. | To hang over; to jut or project over. | | v. i. | 1. | To jut over. | | n. | 1. | (Arch.) In a general sense, that which just out or projects; a projection; also, the measure of the projection; as, the overhang is five feet. | | 2. | The projection of an upper part (as a roof, an upper story, or other part) of a building beyond the lower part; as, the overhang of a roof, of the eaves, etc. | | 3. | (Naut.) The portion of the bow or stem of a vessel that projects over the water beyond the water line. | | 4. | (Mach.) The projection of a part beyond another part that is directly below it, or beyond a part by which it is supported; as, the overhang of a shaft; i. e., its projection beyond its bearing. |
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