Verb A cliff overhangs the trail. The patio was overhung by a canopy. The path was overhung with willow trees. Noun The overhang of the roof cast a shadow on the ground. a recess in the face of the cliff that is hidden by the thick vines dangling from the jagged overhang above
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Trim branches that overhang the home, porch or deck, and prune branches 6-10 feet from ground depending on height. Joe Duhownik, The Arizona Republic, 28 Aug. 2022 Lightly spray a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and line it with aluminum foil, allowing the foil to just overhang on the sides. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 12 Apr. 2022 Those double patties overhang the bun's edges like there's no tomorrow, and there's enough melty American for a family-of-four serving of mac and cheese. Rick Nelson, Star Tribune, 25 June 2021 Be proactive by cutting down any trees or large branches that overhang your property and remove all outdoor furniture, umbrellas, grills, etc. Daniel Lustig, sun-sentinel.com, 8 July 2021 Eggs are laid in masses on leaves and other objects that overhang the water in swamps, marshes or sluggish streams. Jim Gilbert, Star Tribune, 1 July 2021 Although most big box board games will still overhang the Sauder Select Collection Bookcase by a little, this one is deep enough to avoid any egregious extension beyond the shelves. Jon Martindale, Forbes, 2 June 2021 That includes trimming back tree branches that overhang a roof and removing vegetation around decks and porches. Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2021 So many unknowns overhang the shift toward greener energy that no one knows how the industries and its jobs will evolve in the coming years.CBS News, 6 Apr. 2021
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All of the damage came with two out: a two-run homer by Christian Walker in the first, an RBI single from Geraldo Perdomo in the second and a two-run Josh Rojas double that clanged off the overhang in the sixth. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 1 Sep. 2022 Line a 9-inch square baking dish that’s at least 2 inches deep with parchment paper or plastic wrap, letting the parchment overhang on all sides by about 2 inches. Caroline Hatchett, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022 Kennedy served up Tellez’s homer in the ninth, challenging the Brewers slugger with a two-strike fastball that ended up sailing beyond the overhang in right-center field. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2022 This is significant news as the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) has been an overhang on the space. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Transfer mixture to the prepared loaf pan, cover with the plastic overhang from lining the pan or with foil and freeze until firm, about two hours for soft-serve style and up to five or six hours for a firmer texture. Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Aug. 2022 Other than the opening in the front of the doghouse, additional openings at the top of the walls and under the roof overhang can help improve ventilation. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2022 Now, gently ease the omelet to the far edge of the pan and carefully fold the overhang over the top, overlapping the first fold. Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 12 June 2022 The body’s new proportions create the appearance of a long hood, while the shorter rear overhang pays off with a trim rear end and aggressively sloped hatchback and rear window. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 1 June 2022 See More