OVERHEAD

(noun) a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head
synonyms : smash
(noun) (nautical) the top surface of an enclosed space on a ship
(noun) a transparency for use with an overhead projector
synonyms : viewgraph
(noun) (computer science) the disk space required for information that is not data but is used for location and timing
synonyms : disk overhead
(noun) the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes
synonyms : budget items , operating cost , operating expense
(noun) (computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command
synonyms : command overhead , command processing overhead , command processing overhead time
(adj.) located or originating from above
"an overhead crossing"
(adverb) above the head; over the head
"bring the legs together overhead"
(adverb) above your head; in the sky
"planes were flying overhead"

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