Overhanging Meaning in English

word · lemma: overhang

US

ˈoʊvɝˌhæŋɪŋ

OH-ver-HANG-ing

UK

ˌəʊvəhˈæŋɪŋ

oh-vuh-HANG-ing

التعريف

Sticking out beyond the edge of something, usually above; hanging or projecting over a surface or place.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Commonly used for physical objects like roofs, cliffs, or branches that extend over space below. Often appears with nouns in phrases like 'overhanging branches' or 'overhanging rock.' May suggest something that could fall or creates shade/shelter. Used mainly in descriptive, formal, or technical language.

• Spanish: que sobresale - saliente - colgante
• Portuguese (BR): sobressalente - pendente - que avança
• Portuguese (PT): saliente - pendente - que avança
• Chinese (Simplified): 悬挂的 - 突出的
• Chinese (Traditional): 懸掛的 - 突出的
• Hindi: झुकी हुई - लटकती हुई
• Arabic: متدلٍ - بارز
• Bengali: ঝুলে থাকা - উপরে ঝুলে থাকা
• Russian: нависающий
• Japanese: 張り出した - 突き出た
• Vietnamese: nhô ra - treo lơ lửng
• Korean: 돌출된 - 위로 드리워진
• Turkish: sarkık - çıkıntılı
• Urdu: جھکا ہوا - اوپر لٹکا ہوا
• Indonesian: menjulang - menggantung

جمل نموذجية

The tree has overhanging branches above the path.

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Be careful of the overhanging rock on this trail.

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The house has an overhanging roof to give shade.

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Watch your head, there’s an overhanging branch you might hit.

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The cliff’s overhanging edge looks dangerous in strong winds.

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We had a picnic under the overhanging roof to stay out of the rain.

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