overhanging roof

collocation in English

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overhanging
adjective
uk
/ˈəʊ.vəˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/us
/ˈoʊ.vɚˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/
sticking out over something that is at a ...
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roof
noun[C]
uk
/ruːf/us
/ruːf/
the covering that forms the top of a building, ...
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The stucco exterior is accented with inlaid faience tile,overhangingroofwith rafter tails, and clay-tiled conical tower.
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Anoverhangingroofcanopy will provide shelter to the main public entrance.
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Atop this level is an upper observation area, with anoverhangingroof.
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Theoverhangingroofeave is supported by six square wooden pillars.
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Theoverhangingroofforms eaves with brackets for support.
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This growth is explained by observing pieces of theoverhangingroofbreaking off and falling to the bottom.
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A principal feature of these cabins was theoverhangingroofsupported by large eaves brackets which served to protect the window sashes from the weather.
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The wide front was completely glazed and concrete pillars supported the slightlyoverhangingroof.
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It was built in 1907 and is a -story building with a cross-gabled,overhangingroof.
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The slender-pillared front porch formed by anoverhangingroofis an eighteenth-century addition.
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Bricks on these sides were laid horizontally, while theoverhangingroofline contains bricks that were laid vertically.
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Theoverhangingroofblocks keep the walls cool and provide shaded outdoor spaces.
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There is also a side porch with anoverhangingroof.
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It featuresoverhangingroofeaves and ornate door and window hood molds.
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Theoverhangingroofhas gables at the ends and shed dormers in each of the long sides, extending out over the eaves to the edge of the roof.
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The buildings all over the country designed in that style had a sweepingoverhangingroof, tiled panels on the faade, large arched windows and jutting semi-circular ornaments in common.
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The poor walked, and might be splashed by the wheeled vehicles and drenched by slops being thrown out and water falling from the overhanging roofs.
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The large overhanging roofs provide shade and create a comfortable inside climate.
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