Roof overhangs (5)
I believe the answer is:
eaves
'roof overhangs' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for eaves that I've seen before include "Overhang at edge of a roof" , "Anything projecting" , "Overhanging part of roof" , "Overhanging edge of roof" , "Overhanging roof edges" .)