underhang
Ledge jutting underneath
An underhang is a surface or formation that juts out with empty space beneath it—the inverse of an overhang.
In climbing, an underhang presents rock that slopes away from the climber, requiring them to pull upward against gravity.
The term appears in geology and architecture for similar projecting structures viewed from below.
Beam supported one end
- soffitArchitectural element's underside
- eavesProjecting roof edges
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- corniceOrnamental upper trim
bracket · corbel · balcony · jetty · protrusion · lintel · fascia · mezzanine
Vertical rock wall
- ledgeProjecting horizontal surface
- outcropSurfacing native stone
- erosionGradual wearing away
- undercutSell cheaper than rivals
cave · shelter · rockface · stratum · sediment · limestone · sandstone · karst
cantilever
Beam supported one end
- soffitArchitectural element's underside
- eavesProjecting roof edges
- projectionSomething that extends outward
cornice · bracket · corbel · balcony · jetty · protrusion · lintel · fascia · mezzanine · gallery
cliff
Vertical rock wall
undercut · cave · shelter · rockface · stratum · sediment · limestone · sandstone · karst · alcove
alcove
Recessed area in room
recess · cave · hideaway · haven · awning · canopy · shade · cover · protection · sanctuary
roof
Building's protective top
negative · steep · compression · kneebar · bicep · stalactite · tufa · prow · bulge · jug
underhangoverhang
Section projecting beyond support
overhung · overhanging · roof · projection · protrusion
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