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overhang Definition

over·hang (ō′vər haŋ′; also, and for n.always, ō′vər haŋ′)

transitive verb -·hung′, -·hang′·ing

  1. to hang or project over or beyond
  2. to loom over; threaten

intransitive verb

to hang over; project or jut out over something

noun

    1. the projection of one thing over or beyond another
    2. the amount of such projection
    3. an overhanging or projecting part, as the part of a ship's stern projecting beyond the sternpost
  2. Aeron. one half the difference in span of the two wings on a biplane or the distance from the last outer strut to the tip of the wing on a monoplane
  3. Archit. a projection of one part of a structure over another
    1. Econ. a surplus, as of a commodity, relative to current demand
    2. an excess of money in circulation, relative to the amount of goods and services available for purchase

overhang Synonyms

overhang

n.

protrusion, obtrusion, overlap, overlie, droop, suspension, imbrication, beetling, jutting, extension; see also projection.

overhang Synonyms

overhang

v.

  1. To hang over

    jut, be suspended, beetle, impend, command, overtop, swing over, dangle over, droop over, flap over; see also project 1, protrude.

  2. To threaten

    be imminent, endanger, menace; see threaten 2.

overhang Finance Definition

A condition in the stock market in which a large number of shares of stocks of a particular company are expected to be sold in the near future, which likely will depress the share price. A large number of stock sales may occur when the lock-up period of an initial public offering expires or when a corporation that owns the stock of another company wants to liquidate that holding. The overhang may occur because the company is planning on issuing new shares in a follow-on stock offering. It also may occur because a company is planning to sell shares of another company that it acquired as an investment.

overhang Usage Examples

Object

  • eaves: The cover is altered slightly to give overhanging eaves, which help to protect the tank from rain.
  • arete: Start below the first roof right of the overhanging arete.
  • prow: Climb diagonally right to gain the nose of the overhanging prow.
  • vegetation: People who cannot bend over easily will find problems with overhanging vegetation.
  • branch: Fruits fall into his hands from the overhanging branches, fish leap from streams at his feet.
  • ledge: Continue up through a groove to an overhung ledge.

Converse of object

  • climb: Climb the overhang with help from a good handhold and finish above.
  • pass: Follow the crack, passing the overhang on the left.

Subject

tree: Several sections where the path is overhung by trees are particularly slippery.

Adjective modifier

  • rocky: The trail then climbs high above the river passing through rhododendron and pine forest, following a narrow path beneath numerous rocky overhangs.
  • rear: The dog kennel and rear deck overhang were two areas which were tackled.
  • massive: Bivi 23m E3 5c To the right of West Chimney is a massive overhang.
  • front: The tube mounted through a hole in the front cabin roof overhang being pulled back into two 22mm pipe clips.
  • short: The Saturn Aura's profile is intended to convey a muscular stance with the wheels pushed to the corners creating short overhangs.
  • large: Pull over a short wall to finish up the corner just left of the large overhang.

Modifying Another Word

slightly: Finish by turning the right hand edge of the slightly overhanging wall.

Noun used with modifier

  • roof: The unique design of the durable masonry roof overhang is suitable for flat, hipped or any degree of pitched roof.
  • debt: There are two widespread falsehoods that are often used to justify the " debt overhang " assumption.
  • rock: These were gutted and boiled up in an old tin bath under a rock overhang.

Preposition: by

tree: Several sections where the path is overhung by trees are particularly slippery.