- present participle of overhang.
overhanging
Example Sentences
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With its deeply overhanging roofs, its insistent horizontality, and ground-hugging form, it is an exemplar of the Prairie Style.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026
“But once that technical overhanging is gone, I believe it’s going to trade at a premium, or at least at NAV.”
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
"Unfortunately, due to where she was, we were unable to airlift her out due to the length and the wind conditions and the overhanging trees, so winching out wasn't an option."
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
On Monday, models meandered down a runway that wound its way around hundreds of ferns, overhanging plants and mossy paths, the mass of green a contrast to the grey, industrial show space.
From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024
Using some creepers and an overhanging bush, the young fox finally made it to the road.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
