cantilever

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.

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[Perhaps cant + lever.]

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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]

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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.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	cantilever - projecting horizontal beam fixed at one end only beam - long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
Verb	1.	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. N → viga f voladiza

B. CPD cantilever bridge N → puente m voladizo

cantilever [ˈkæntɪliːvə^r]

n → cantilever m

modif [structure] → en porte-à-faux
cantilever bridge n → pont m cantilever

cantilever

n → Ausleger m

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cantilever in cpds → Ausleger-;

cantilever bridge

n → Auslegerbrücke f

cantilever roof

n (Archit) → Krag- or Auslegerdach nt

cantilever [ˈkæntɪˌliːvəʳ] n → trave f a sbalzo

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cantilever [ˈkæntɪˌliːvəʳ] n → trave f a sbalzo