oversail
nounUK /ˈəʊvəseɪl/ · US /ˈoʊvəɹseɪl/
Etymology Deverbal.
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Architecture, Law The projection of something from a structure.
verb, noun — 3 senses
UK /əʊvəˈseɪl/ · US /oʊvəɹˈseɪl/
Etymology From over- + sail.
Architecture To project from a structure above (something); to overhang.
Law To project over (as of a crane, bridge or cables over neighbouring property); especially in relation to any legal right to do so.
UK /ˈəʊvəseɪl/ · US /ˈoʊvəɹseɪl/
Etymology Deverbal.
Architecture, Law The projection of something from a structure.
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