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   Overhang (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overhung (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Overhanging.]
   1. To impend or hang over. [R.]  Beau. & Fl.
   
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   2. To hang over; to jut or project over.  Pope.
   
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   Overhang, v. i. To jut over.  Milton.
   
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   Overhang, 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”.
   
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   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.”
   
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   3. (Naut.) The portion of the bow or stem of a vessel that projects over the water beyond the water line.
   
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   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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