overhang

• Sustantivo que designa una parte que sobresale o se extiende más allá del borde de algo, o que queda suspendida sobre otra cosa, como un saliente o voladizo.

A noun referring to a projection or part that extends beyond or hangs over something else.

1. Projecting partB2formal

   A part of a structure that extends outward beyond the main body, often providing shade or shelter.

   Parte saliente

   • The roof's overhang protects the windows from rain.
   • We sat under the overhang of the cliff to avoid the sun.
   • The building's overhang creates a covered walkway.

   Sinónimosbulgecantileverextensionjutledgeprojectionprotrusionshelf

• Verbo utilizado para indicar la acción de sobresalir o estar suspendido por encima de algo, frecuentemente en sentido físico o metafórico.

A verb used to indicate the act of projecting or extending over something, often in a physical or metaphorical sense.

verbo irregular

1. Project overB2formal

   To extend or stick out over something, especially from above.

   Sobresalir por encima

   • The balcony overhangs the garden below.
   • The cliff overhangs the beach by several meters.
   • The roof overhangs the walls to provide shade.

   Sinónimosbeetleextendjutobtrudeprojectprotrudestick out

2. Be suspended over or hang overB2formal

   To be suspended above or to loom over something, often in a threatening or prominent way.

   Sobresalir por encima o cernirse sobre

   • A dark cloud overhung the city all day.
   • The threat of layoffs overhangs the company.
   • The branches overhang the path, creating a tunnel of leaves.

   Sinónimosovershadow