oversail

verb, noun — 3 senses

oversail

verb

UK /əʊvəˈseɪl/ · US /oʊvəɹˈseɪl/

Etymology From over- + sail.

1

Architecture To project from a structure above (something); to overhang.

2

Law To project over (as of a crane, bridge or cables over neighbouring property); especially in relation to any legal right to do so.

oversail

noun

UK /ˈəʊvəseɪl/ · US /ˈoʊvəɹseɪl/

Etymology Deverbal.

1

Architecture, Law The projection of something from a structure.

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