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cantilever
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can·ti·le·ver  (kntl-vr, -vr)
n.
1. A projecting structure, such as a beam, that is supported at one end and carries a load at the other end or along its length.
2. A member, such as a beam, that projects beyond a fulcrum and is supported by a balancing member or a downward force behind the fulcrum.
3. A bracket or block supporting a balcony or cornice.
v. can·ti·le·vered, can·ti·le·ver·ing, can·ti·le·vers
v.tr.
To construct as or in the manner of a cantilever.
v.intr.
To extend outward as or in the manner of a cantilever.

[Perhaps cant + lever.]

cantilever [ˈkæntɪˌliːvə]
n
1. (Engineering / Civil Engineering)
a.  a beam, girder, or structural framework that is fixed at one end and is free at the other
b.  (as modifier) a cantilever wing
2. (Engineering / Aeronautics) a wing or tailplane of an aircraft that has no external bracing or support
3. (Engineering / Civil Engineering) (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) a part of a beam or a structure projecting outwards beyond its support
vb
1. (Engineering / Civil Engineering) (tr) to construct (a building member, beam, etc.) so that it is fixed at one end only
2. (Engineering / Civil Engineering) (intr) to project like a cantilever
[perhaps from cant2 + lever]

cantilever  (kntl-vr, -vr)
A projecting structure, such as a beam, that is supported at one end and that carries a load at the other end or along its length. Cantilevers are important structures in the design of bridges and cranes.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.cantilever - projecting horizontal beam fixed at one end only
beam - long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
Verb1.cantilever - project as a cantilever
jut, jut out, protrude, stick out, project - extend out or project in space; "His sharp nose jutted out"; "A single rock sticks out from the cliff"
2.cantilever - construct with girders and beams such that only one end is fixed; "Frank Lloyd Wright liked to cantilever his buildings"
architecture - the profession of designing buildings and environments with consideration for their esthetic effect
build, construct, make - make by combining materials and parts; "this little pig made his house out of straw"; "Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer"
Translations
cantilever [ˈkæntɪliːvəʳ]
A. Nviga f voladiza
B. CPD cantilever bridge Npuente m voladizo
cantilever [ˈkæntɪliːvər]
ncantilever m
modif [structure] → en porte-à-faux
cantilever bridge npont m cantilever
cantilever
nAusleger m

cantilever in cpdsAusleger-;
cantilever bridge
nAuslegerbrücke f
cantilever roof
n (Archit) → Krag- or Auslegerdach nt
cantilever [ˈkæntɪˌliːvəʳ] ntrave f a sbalzo


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