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overhead
01
located or occurring above the level of the head
Examples
The overhead lights illuminated the room brightly.
The overhead bins in the airplane store passengers' luggage.
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.
Squash typically involves fewer overhead shots compared to badminton or tennis.
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.
Reducing overhead costs allowed the company to invest more in product development.
overhead
01
in the sky above
Examples
A plane flew overhead, leaving a trail in the sky.
Dark clouds gathered overhead, signaling an impending storm.
02
above one's head
Examples
The gymnast brought her legs together overhead during the routine.
The ceiling fan spun quietly overhead, cooling the room.
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.
Reducing overhead is crucial for increasing profitability in a small business.
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.
The engineers reinforced the ship ’s overhead to withstand harsh weather conditions.
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.
She struggled to lift her suitcase into the overhead due to its weight.
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.
The player defended against the lob by executing a precise overhead.
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.
During the presentation, she used an overhead to illustrate her points with diagrams.
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