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overhang

/əʊvəˈhaŋ/ /ˈoʊvəɹˌhæŋ/

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noun

Excédent de la demande

The volume that tips the balance between the demand and the supply toward demand lagging supply.

Examples :

"The overhang in student enrollment at the school caused a shortage of classrooms. "

L'excédent de la demande d'inscription des étudiants à l'école a entraîné une pénurie de salles de classe.

business economy demand

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noun

Débord, surplomb

That portion of the roof structure that extends beyond the exterior walls of a building.

Examples :

"The overhang of the school's new addition provides shade for the students during recess. "

Le débord de la nouvelle extension de l'école fournit de l'ombre aux élèves pendant la récréation.

architecture building part

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noun

Bourrelet pubien, pli de graisse

A fatty roll of pubis flab that hangs over one's genitals; a FUPA.

Examples :

"She was self-conscious about the overhang visible above her swimsuit bottoms. "

Elle était complexée par le bourrelet pubien visible au-dessus de son bas de maillot de bain.

body sex anatomy appearance

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noun

Saillie, surplomb

Anything that overhangs or protrudes over its base, such as a wave immediately before breaking, or a protruding cliff or rock wall.

Examples :

"The overhang of the balcony made it difficult to sit outside comfortably. "

Le surplomb du balcon rendait difficile de s'asseoir confortablement à l'extérieur.

nature geology architecture

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verb

Dépasser, surplomber

To hang over (something).

Examples :

"The roof of the classroom overhangs the doorway, providing shade. "

Le toit de la salle de classe surplombe l'entrée, offrant de l'ombre.

architecture building position

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verb

Menacer, surplomber

Examples :

"The storm clouds overhang the city, threatening rain. "

Les nuages d'orage menacent la ville, annonçant la pluie.

architecture building