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overhangs

overhangs is the plural of overhang.

overhangs is the third-person singular simple present indicative of overhang.

Meaning of overhang

Noun

overhang (plural overhangs)

  1. The volume that tips the balance between the demand and the supply toward demand lagging supply.
  2. That portion of the roof structure that extends beyond the exterior walls of a building.
  3. A fatty roll of pubis flab that hangs over one's genitals; a FUPA.
  4. Anything that overhangs or protrudes over its base, such as a wave immediately before breaking, or a protruding cliff or rock wall.
    • These are firstly for products which need a cool room; secondly for products which can be stored on a standard pallet without overhang; and thirdly for products known as "the uglies" which always overhang a standard pallet.1983, Australian Transport, page 16

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Questions about overhangs

What is overhangs the plural of?
Overhangs is the plural of overhang.

Words near overhangs in the dictionary

  1. overhanged
  2. overhanger
  3. overhangers
  4. overhanging
  5. overhangings
  6. overhangs
  7. overhappiness
  8. overhappy
  9. overharass
  10. overharassed
  11. overharasses

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