How Do You Spell OVERHANGING?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəhˈaŋɪŋ] (IPA)

Overhanging is spelled with the phonetic symbols /ˌəʊ.vəˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/. The first syllable has the long vowel sound /əʊ/ followed by the consonants /v/ and /ə/. The second syllable starts with the consonant blend /hæŋ/, representing the action of something hanging or projecting outward, and ends with the final consonant /ɪŋ/. This word is commonly used to describe objects that protrude over the edge, such as an overhanging branch or an overhanging balcony, and is an important term in the field of architecture and engineering.

OVERHANGING Meaning and Definition

1. Overhanging refers to something that protrudes or extends beyond the edge or top of something else. It can describe an object, structure, or part of a structure that juts out, hangs, or projects beyond a surface or edge. The term often implies a sense of imbalance or a lack of uniformity in the distribution of weight or mass.

   In physics, overhanging can describe the distribution of a load or force that is not evenly spread out or supported. For example, if a heavy object is placed on one end of a plank, causing that end to hang over the edge while the other end stays supported, it is said to be overhanging.

   In architecture, an overhanging structure refers to any part of a building or construction that extends beyond the main body or foundation. This can include balconies, eaves, cornices, or any other architectural features that project outward.

   In the natural world, overhanging can describe rock formations or cliffs that extend or hang out over a lower area or body of water. This can be observed in canyons, caves, or coastal landscapes where the rock formations appear to hang over the edge, creating a dramatic and visually striking effect.

   Overall, overhanging implies a sense of extension, protrusion, or projection beyond the ordinary boundaries or limits of something. It can be used to describe a wide range of objects, structures, or natural formations, highlighting their distinctive and often visually appealing characteristics.

2. Hanging over or above.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for OVERHANGING

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Etymology of OVERHANGING

The word "overhanging" is derived from the combination of two words: "over" and "hang".

The word "over" originated from Old English "ofer", which has Germanic roots. It has been used since the 9th century to indicate a position or direction above or beyond something. "Over" can also express excess or superiority.

The word "hang" comes from Old English "hangian" and has similar Germanic origins. It refers to suspending or fastening something so that it is attached from above, without touching the ground.

When these two words are combined, "overhanging" is formed. It describes something that is suspended or attached above in such a way that part of it extends outwards or downwards.

Similar spelling words for OVERHANGING

• overhand knot,
• overhang,
• overhand,
• overhanded.

Plural form of OVERHANGING is OVERHANGINGS

Conjugate verb Overhanging

CONDITIONAL

I would overhang

we would overhang

you would overhang

he/she/it would overhang

they would overhang

FUTURE

I will overhang

we will overhang

you will overhang

he/she/it will overhang

they will overhang

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have overhung

we will have overhung

you will have overhung

he/she/it will have overhung

they will have overhung

PAST

I overhung

we overhung

you overhung

he/she/it overhung

they overhung

PAST PERFECT

I had overhung

we had overhung

you had overhung

he/she/it had overhung

they had overhung

PRESENT

I overhang

we overhang

you overhang

he/she/it overhangs

they overhang

PRESENT PERFECT

I have overhung

we have overhung

you have overhung

he/she/it has overhung

they have overhung

I am overhanging

we are overhanging

you are overhanging

he/she/it is overhanging

they are overhanging

I was overhanging

we were overhanging

you were overhanging

he/she/it was overhanging

they were overhanging

I will be overhanging

we will be overhanging

you will be overhanging

he/she/it will be overhanging

they will be overhanging

I have been overhanging

we have been overhanging

you have been overhanging

he/she/it has been overhanging

they have been overhanging

I had been overhanging

we had been overhanging

you had been overhanging

he/she/it had been overhanging

they had been overhanging

I will have been overhanging

we will have been overhanging

you will have been overhanging

he/she/it will have been overhanging

they will have been overhanging

I would have overhung

we would have overhung

you would have overhung

he/she/it would have overhung

they would have overhung

I would be overhanging

we would be overhanging

you would be overhanging

he/she/it would be overhanging

they would be overhanging

I would have been overhanging

we would have been overhanging

you would have been overhanging

he/she/it would have been overhanging

they would have been overhanging