Definitions

1. verb

to incline or slope over on one side, especially in a way that is not quite vertical.

“The tree overleaned on its neighbor, threatening to fall.”

2. verb

to lean or slope over so as to be in danger of falling.

“The branch overleaned in the wind, and the gardener had to cut it back.”

3. noun

a part of a building that leans or slopes over, especially a part of a roof or a wall.

“The overlean of the old house had to be repaired before it collapsed.”