Overhang and Swell

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Overhang noun - A part that sticks out from the general mass of something.

Usage example: a recess in the face of the cliff that is hidden by the thick vines dangling from the jagged overhang above

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Swell and overhang are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swell" instead the word "Overhang" as a verb or an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Word: overhanging

Swell verb - To extend outward beyond a usual point.

Usage example: at that point the Congo River swells and forms Malebo Pool

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Overhang and swell are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Overhang" instead the word "Swell" as a verb or an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Word: swelling

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