Overhang

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. In a general sense, that which just out or projects; a projection; also, the measure of the projection; as, the overhang is five feet.

2. Specifically: The projection of an upper part (as a roof, an upper story, or other part) of a building beyond the lower part; as, the overhang of a roof, of the eaves, etc.

3. The portion of the bow or stem of a vessel that projects over the water beyond the water line.

4. The projection of a part beyond another part that is directly below it, or beyond a part by which it is supported; as, the overhang of a shaft; i. e., its projection beyond its bearing.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

1. To impend or hang over. [R.] Beau. & Fl.

2. To hang over; to jut or project over. Pope.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To jut over. Milton.