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Overhang vs Protuberance - What's the difference?

overhang | protuberance | Related terms |

Overhang is a related term of protuberance.


As nouns the difference between overhang and protuberance

is that overhang is the volume that tips the balance between the demand and the supply toward demand lagging supply while protuberance is lump, protuberance.

As a verb overhang

is to hang over (something).

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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    protuberance

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A bulge, knob, swelling, spine or anything that protrudes.
  • * 1989 — Ben Aaronovitch, Remembrance of the Daleks
    • Ever since their creation the Daleks have been attempting to conquer and enslave as much of the universe as they could get their grubby little protuberances on.

    Related terms

    * protuberant