overslungadj.

Brit.

/ˌəʊvəˈslʌŋ/, U.S.

/ˌoʊvərˈsləŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: over- prefix, slung adj.²

Etymology: < over- prefix + slung adj.²

Slung over something; (esp. in Mechanics) supported over the top of an apparatus or structure.

ΘΚΠ

society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > parts of machines > [adjective] > supported above the main part

overslung1923

1923 Times 13 Mar. 9/5 Steering by worm and sector, the suspension by half-elliptical springs, those at the rear being overslung and connected by a transverse spring.

1960 R. Shepherd & A. G. Withers Mech. Cutting & Loading of Coal v. 78 A number of low-type cutters provide for a range of appropriate adjustable positions between the underslung and overslung position of the reversible turret.

1988 J. Ellroy Big Nowhere v. 62 Celeste adjusted her arms inside her overslung cardigan.

1999 University Wire (Utah) (Nexis) 19 Apr. It competed with two types of bridges, overslung and underslung. Its overslung bridge won first place.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	overslung
释义	overslungadj. Brit. /ˌəʊvəˈslʌŋ/, U.S. /ˌoʊvərˈsləŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: over- prefix, slung adj.² Etymology: < over- prefix + slung adj.² Slung over something; (esp. in Mechanics) supported over the top of an apparatus or structure. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > parts of machines > [adjective] > supported above the main part overslung1923 1923 Times 13 Mar. 9/5 Steering by worm and sector, the suspension by half-elliptical springs, those at the rear being overslung and connected by a transverse spring. 1960 R. Shepherd & A. G. Withers Mech. Cutting & Loading of Coal v. 78 A number of low-type cutters provide for a range of appropriate adjustable positions between the underslung and overslung position of the reversible turret. 1988 J. Ellroy Big Nowhere v. 62 Celeste adjusted her arms inside her overslung cardigan. 1999 University Wire (Utah) (Nexis) 19 Apr. It competed with two types of bridges, overslung and underslung. Its overslung bridge won first place. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1923
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