overhung

[US]/ˌovɚ'hʌŋ/
[UK]/ˌovɚˈhʌŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. projecting or extending beyond or overhanging
vt. hung or suspended over

Example Sentences

a concrete path overhung by jacaranda trees.

the film's mood is overhung with impending death.

The cliff overhung the crashing waves below.

The tree overhung the fence, providing shade for the garden.

The balcony overhung the busy street, offering a great view of the city.

The roof overhung the entrance, protecting visitors from the rain.

The dark clouds overhung the mountains, threatening a storm.

The bridge overhung the river, creating a picturesque scene.

The painting overhung the fireplace, adding a touch of elegance to the room.

The branches overhung the path, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

The cliff overhung the valley, creating a sense of awe in the hikers.

The curtains overhung the window, blocking out the bright sunlight.

Real-world Examples

We did know, however, that some mystery, some positive danger, overhung our father.

Source: The Sign of the Four

On one side the rock brushed my shoulder, and on the other side my foot overhung the precipice.

Source: American Original Language Arts Third Volume

Mowed the grass. Lopped overhanging branches from the surrounding forest.

Source: A man named Ove decides to die.

The heather and peat stratum overhung the brow of the pit in mats, hiding the actual verge.

Source: Returning Home

For some time confused and intriguing sounds had issued from a long many-windowed room which overhung the terrace.

Source: The Great Gatsby (Original Version)

These bungalows are all low, and wide, with roofs overhanging a porch.

Source: Vox opinion

Fitch, a ratings agency, warns that at current rates of selling it will take six years to clear the overhang.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Under the shelter of the cafeteria roof's overhang, Jessica was waiting, her eyes about to bug out of their sockets.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

She builds her nest on the highest tree she can find, and if it overhangs a river so much the better.

Source: British Original Language Textbook Volume 4

These strong swimmers using their powerful tails to thrust out of the water, catching prey hiding in overhanging branches.

Source: A Small Story, A Great Documentary

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