overhung /ˈoʊvəɹˌhʌŋ/ adjective3 •That hangs over; overhanging.Though almost engulfed by Bedford, Elstow's claim to villagedom is still maintained by two fine rows of timber-framed, overhung, black-and-white cottages and the timber and herringbone-brick Swan pub. — 1980 •Covered over; ornamented with hangings.[T]he former, is but a vacant edifice; gilded, it may be, and overhung with old votive gifts, yet useless, nay pestilentially unclean[.] — 1830 •Suspended from above or from the top.