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OVERHANGING Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word overhanging. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word overhanging. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For OVERHANGING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for overhanging, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
hang jut jutting project projecting projection protrude protruding extending looming
Phrases (2)
jut outstick out

Alternatives for BULGING

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