O`ver*hang", v. i. To jut over. Milton.
O`ver*hang`, n. (Arch.) 1. In a general sense, that which just out or
projects; a projection; also, the measure of the projection; as, the
overhang is five feet.
2. Specifically: The projection of an upper part (as a roof, an upper
story, or other part) of a building beyond the lower part; as, the
overhang of a roof, of the eaves, etc.
3. (Naut.) The portion of the bow or stem of a vessel that projects
over the water beyond the water line.
4. (Mach.) The projection of a part beyond another part that is
directly below it, or beyond a part by which it is supported; as, the
overhang of a shaft; i. e., its projection beyond its bearing.
O"ver*hap"py (?), a. Exceedingly happy. Shak.
O`ver*hard"en (?), v. t. To harden too much; to make too hard. Boyle.
O"ver*har"dy (?), a. Too hardy; overbold.
O"ver*haste` (?), n. Too great haste.
O"ver*has"ty (?), a. Too hasty; precipitate; rash. -- O"ver*has"ti*ly
(#), adv. -- O`ver*has"ti*ness, n.
O`ver*haul" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overhauled (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Overhauling.] 1. To haul or drag over; hence, to turn over for
examination; to inspect; to examine thoroughly with a view to
corrections or repairs.