overhang

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else
  2. verb project over
  3. verb be suspended over or hang over

Etymology

From Old English oferhangan, corresponding to over- + hang.

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