overhang vs hang

hang vs overhang

overhang and hang both are nouns.

overhang and hang both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
overhang	Yes	No	Yes	No
hang	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, hang is a hypernym of overhang; that is, hang is a word with a broader meaning than overhang:

overhang: be suspended over or hang over
hang: be suspended or hanging

overhang (noun)	hang (noun)
projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else	a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms
	the way a garment hangs
	a special way of doing something

overhang (verb)	hang (verb)
be suspended over or hang over	suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste
project over	cause to be hanging or suspended
	fall or flow in a certain way
	be suspended or hanging
	place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction
	be placed in position as by a hinge
	be suspended or poised
	hold on tightly or tenaciously
	decorate or furnish with something suspended
	let drop or droop
	give heed (to)
	kill by hanging
	prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
	be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive
	be exhibited

Difference between overhang and hang

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