Ledge vs Overhang - What's the difference?
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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.
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To hang over (something).
* 1819 , Lord Byron, Don Juan , II.116:
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.
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
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Verb
- Her brow was overhung with coins of gold, / That sparkled o'er the auburn of her hair [...].