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单词 overhang
释义
overhang
Word forms: overhangs, overhanging , overhung pronunciation note:   The verb is pronounced (vəʳhæŋ ). The noun is pronounced (vəʳhæŋ ).
1. verb
If one thing overhangs another, it sticks out over and above it.
Part of the rock wall overhung the path at one point. [VERB noun]
These restored houses overhang a system of quiet canals. [VERB noun]
...the low, overhanging branches of a giant pine tree. [VERB-ing]
Synonyms: project (over), extend (over), loom (over), stand out (over)  
2. countable noun
An overhang is the part of something that sticks out over and above something else.
A sharp overhang of rock gave them cover. [+ of]
There is a wide veranda under the overhang of the roof.
3. verb
If one thing overhangs another, it is supported by it and hangs down its sides.
Let the pastry overhang the rim and brush between the layers with the melted butter. [VERB noun]
Collocations:
rock overhang
A deep rock overhang creates the fine acoustics.
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The nest may be built in a cave or under a rock overhang or fallen tree.
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Further ahead, however, the track turns smooth with an easy stroll that runs along the flank of the mountain, with a large rock overhang.
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The site consists of a cave-like shelter under a rock overhang on the side of a small canyon.
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These paintings are produced on vertical rock faces, with the best specimens being protected by large rock overhangs.
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roof overhangs
It has a monitor-style roof with clerestory windows, and entrances at the ends under roof overhangs.
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A balcony surrounds the second floor, and a relatively flat roof overhangs the balcony.
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Roof overhangs of a foot are typically built in on the gables and eaves protecting the walls from water.
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To do this, the city installed low flow plumbing, roof overhangs, a metal roof, and high performance windows.
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The roof overhangs widely on all sides of the building, sheltering the walls and the trackside platform.
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tree overhangs
If your tree overhangs a neighbour's land, he or she can prune that part of it.
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Second, if a tree overhangs the boundary, the owner of the land affected may quite legally trim overhanging branches back to the line of the boundary.
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If the neighbour's tree overhangs your land, you can cut any offending branches back to the boundary line but should speak to them first and offer to return the wood.
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Translations:
Chinese: 悬于…之上, 悬垂物
Japanese: 張り出す, 張り出し
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