- 1the part of something that sticks out over and above something else The roof has an overhang to protect the walls from the rain. picture at overlap
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- 2the amount by which something hangs over and above something else
- 3[usually singular] (business) the state of being extra to what is required; the things that are extra attempts to reduce the overhang of unsold goods
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