overhang

English

/əʊvəˈhaŋ/, /ˈəʊvəhaŋ/, /ˈoʊvəɹˌhæŋ/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To hang over (something).
  • (intransitive) To impend.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English oferhangan prefix from English hang.

Origin

English

hang

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