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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The fall of the ground was steep all along the ridge, so steep that here and there both trees and rocks and buildings seemed to overhang the plain far below, through which ran many streams. Advancing over the litter of gods and bones, Balatta whimpering at his heels, Bassett entered the shadow of the Red One and passed on under its gigantic overhang until he touched it with his finger- tips. These martial strains seemed as far away as Palestine, and reminded me of a march of crusaders in the horizon, with a slight tantivy and tremulous motion of the elm tree tops which overhang the village. |
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