The Collaborative International Dictionary
Overhead \O`ver*head"\, adv. Aloft; above; in or attached to the ceiling or roof; in the story or upon the floor above; in the zenith.
While overhead the moon
Sits arbitress.
--Milton.
Note: Also used adjectively; as, an overhead crane, gear, etc.
Overhead engine, a vertical steam engine in which the cylinder stands above the crank.
Overhead work, a general term in manufactories for countershafting and gearing, when overhead.
Usage examples of "overhead work".
It was felt that having them circle over a stationary position, like a divisional encampment, was a little too dangerous, however, and now the overhead work was being done by satellites, whose photos downloaded to the National Reconnaissance Office.
He adjusted an overhead work lamp on a flexible stand and peered down past Bony Tony's teeth.
He adjusted an overhead work lamp on a flexible stand and peered down past Bony Tony’.