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protrude vs overhang

overhang vs protrude

protrude is not a noun while overhang is a noun.

protrude and overhang both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
protrude No No Yes No
overhang Yes No Yes No
As verbs, overhang is a hyponym of protrude; that is, overhang is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than protrude:
  • protrude: extend out or project in space
  • overhang: project over
Other hyponyms of protrude include push up, thrust, spear, spear up, bag, bulge, cantilever.
protrude (noun) overhang (noun)
projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else
protrude (verb) overhang (verb)
swell or protrude outwards be suspended over or hang over
bulge outward project over
extend out or project in space
Difference between protrude and overhang

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