Definitions
- Referring to the lower edge of a roof that overhangs the walls of a building. - Talking about the part of a roof that provides shade or shelter from rain or snow. - Describing the horizontal edge of a sloping roof that projects beyond the wall of a building.
- Referring to a part of a structure that extends beyond its main support and hangs over an area below. - Talking about a protruding part of a roof, balcony, or cliff that provides shade or shelter. - Describing a feature that extends beyond the normal limits of something, such as a shelf or a piece of furniture.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to parts of a structure that extend beyond the main body.
- 2Both provide shade or shelter from the elements.
- 3Both can be decorative or functional features of a building.
- 4Both can be used to describe natural or man-made structures.
- 5Both can be used in architecture or construction contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Location: Eave is specifically the lower edge of a roof that overhangs the walls, while overhang can refer to any part of a structure that extends beyond its main support.
- 2Function: Eave is primarily functional, providing protection from the elements, while overhang can be both functional and decorative.
- 3Size: Overhang can refer to a larger or more significant extension beyond the main body of a structure than eave.
- 4Shape: Eave is typically a horizontal edge that projects beyond the wall, while overhang can have various shapes and angles.
- 5Usage: Eave is more commonly used in architecture and construction contexts, while overhang is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
Remember this!
Eave and overhang are both terms used to describe parts of a structure that extend beyond the main body. However, eave specifically refers to the lower edge of a roof that overhangs the walls, while overhang can refer to any part of a structure that extends beyond its main support. Additionally, eave is primarily functional, while overhang can be both functional and decorative.
