Category:Overhang

O`ver*hang", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overhung; p. pr. & vb. n. Overhanging.]

1. To impend or hang over. [r.] Beau. & fl.

2. To hang over; to jut or project over. Pope.

Overhang O`ver*hang", v. i.

Defn: to jut over. Milton.

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.

2. Specifically: 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.)

Defn: the portion of the bow or stem of a vessel that projects over The water beyond the water line.

4. (mach.)

Defn: 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.