OVERHANGING Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word overhanging. (close relations)
Definition of OVERHANGING
overhang
Best Alternative Words for OVERHANGING
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bulging | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • curving or bulging outward adjective satellite • curving outward | ||||||||
hanging | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window • a form of capital punishment; victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead • the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely) | ||||||||
impending | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • close in time; about to occur | ||||||||
jutting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of projecting out from something adjective satellite • extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary | ||||||||
projecting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary | ||||||||
protuberant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • curving outward | ||||||||
extending | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • extend in scope or range or area • stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point • span an interval of distance, space or time • make available; provide • thrust or extend out • reach outward in space • offer verbally • extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body • expand the influence of • lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer • extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length • cause to move at full gallop • open or straighten out; unbend • use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity • prolong the time allowed for payment of • continue or extend • increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance | ||||||||
looming | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile verb • come into view indistinctly, often threateningly • appear very large or occupy a commanding position • hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing • weave on a loom | ||||||||
beetle | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings • a tool resembling a hammer but with a large head (usually wooden); used to drive wedges or ram down paving stones or for crushing or beating or flattening or smoothing adjective satellite • jutting or overhanging verb • be suspended over or hang over • fly or go in a manner resembling a beetle • beat with a beetle |