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overhang

/ˈoʊvərˌhæŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does overhang mean?

noun

A part of a building or structure that projects out from the main wall, typically supported by brackets or corbels. A rock or cliff face that extends out over a valley or river.

Example

"The overhang of the balcony made it difficult to walk underneath."

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