Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Overhang \O`ver*hang"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Overhung}; p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Overhanging}.]
   1. To impend or hang over. [R.] --Beau. & Fl.

   2. To hang over; to jut or project over. --Pope.

Overhang \O`ver*hang"\, v. i.
   To jut over. --Milton.

Overhang \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.

Source : WordNet®

overhang
     n : projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else
     v 1: project over
     2: be suspended over or hang over; "This huge rock beetles over
        the edge of the town" [syn: {beetle}]
     [also: {overhung}]