Over-hanging refers to something that extends or protrudes over a surface or area. Synonyms for this word include projecting, jutting, looming, leaning, overhanging, hovering, and impending. Projecting implies something that thrusts out beyond a surface or edge, whereas jutting refers to something that sticks out sharply or abruptly. Looming suggests something that appears large and threatening, while leaning suggests something that inclines or bends, like a tree leaning over a river. Overhanging indicates something that hangs down over or covers a surface, hover implies something that seems to float in the air, and impending means something that is about to happen.