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Ledge vs Overhang - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between ledge and overhang

is that ledge is a shelf on which articles may be laid; also, that which resembles such a shelf in form or use, as a projecting ridge or part, or a molding or edge in joinery while overhang is the volume that tips the balance between the demand and the supply toward demand lagging supply.

As a verb overhang is

to hang over (something).

ledge

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A shelf on which articles may be laid; also, that which resembles such a shelf in form or use, as a projecting ridge or part, or a molding or edge in joinery.
  • (geology) A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.
  • A layer or stratum.
  • A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.
  • (architecture) A (door or window) lintel .
  • (architecture) A cornice.
  • A piece of timber to support the deck, placed athwartship between beams.
  • (slang) A lege; a legend.
  • * [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/8605605/Andy-Murray-v-Feliciano-Lopez-at-Wimbledon-2011-as-it-happened.html], [http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/19083758
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    overhang

    English

    Verb

  • To hang over (something).
  • * 1819 , Lord Byron, Don Juan , II.116:
  • Her brow was overhung with coins of gold, / That sparkled o'er the auburn of her hair [...].

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The volume that tips the balance between the demand and the supply toward demand lagging supply.
  • That portion of the roof structure that extends beyond the exterior walls of a building.
  • A fatty roll of pubis flab that hangs over one's genitals, a FUPA
  • Anything that overhangs or protrudes over its base such as a wave immediately before breaking or a protruding cliff or rock wall.
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