overhung

Extended out over

Overhung is the past tense and past participle of overhang.

Something overhung projects or extends beyond what's beneath it: The cliff overhung the beach below.

As an adjective, it describes something with a projection looming above: an overhung balcony, the overhung eaves kept rain off the porch.

projecting

jutting

Extending sharply outward

beetling · outcropping · extruding · bulging · thrusting · ledge · balcony · cliff · precipice · cornice

sheltering

canopy

Overhead protective covering

  • awningMounted overhead shelter
  • eavesProjecting roof edges
  • arborGarden trellis structure

pergola · trellis · bower · alcove · grotto · veranda · portico · arcade · covered · shaded

suspended

dangling

Suspended and swaying freely

drooping · festooned · strung · swagged · trailing · cascading · draping · curtained · chandelier · garland

looming

threatening

Expressing intent to harm

impending · towering · daunting · intimidating · brooding · shadowing · darkening · oppressive · glowering · lowering

clouded

overcast

Sky fully veiled

  • cloudyObscured by atmosphere
  • grayNeutral achromatic hue
  • leadenOppressively heavy or dull

lowering · sunless · gloomy · murky · dim · darkened · shadowy · hazy · threatening · stormy

climbing

route

Path from A to B

belay · roof · traverse · beta · crux · pumped · forearms · steep · inverted · ceiling

Opposites
projection/extension

overhungrecessed

Set back into something

flush · set back · inset · indented · sunken

vertical threat/shelter

overhungclear

Without obstruction or fog

open · unobstructed · unburdened · free · exposed

Family

hanging, hung, hangs, hanged, overhang, overhanging, overhangs

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