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overhead
01
located or occurring above the level of the head
Examples
The overhead lights illuminated the room brightly.
02
(of a pass, hit, etc. in sports) executed from a position above head height
Examples
The player executed an overhead smash at the net to win the point.
03
referring to costs or expenses necessary for operating a business, such as rent or utilities
Examples
The business struggled due to its high overhead expenses, including rent and utilities.
Overhead
01
the regular costs required for maintaining a business or an organization
Examples
Rent, utilities, and insurance are all part of the company 's overhead.
02
the upper interior surface of a compartment within a vessel
Examples
The sailors inspected the overhead for signs of water leakage in the ship ’s cabin.
03
a storage compartment located above passengers' seats, typically found on an aircraft for storing carry-on luggage
Examples
The flight attendant asked the passenger to place their bag in the overhead before takeoff.
04
a powerful stroke in racket sports performed above head height
Examples
An effective overhead can turn a defensive position into an offensive one in tennis.
05
a transparent sheet of material used with a projector to display written or visual content onto a screen or wall
Examples
The teacher wrote notes on the overhead to project them for the entire class.
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