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overhang

Aeronautics

a. half the difference in span of the main supporting surfaces of a biplane or other multiplane

b. the distance from the outer supporting strut of a wing to the wing tip

overhang [′ō·vər‚haŋ]

(building construction)

The distance measured horizontally that a roof projects beyond a wall.

(geology)

The part of a salt plug that projects from the top.

overhang

overhang, 1

1. The projection of an upper story or roof beyond a story immediately below.

2. See jetty.

3. In a truss, the extension of the top chord of a truss beyond the heel, measured horizontally.

4. Same as overshoot.

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