Cantilever: meaning, definitions and examples

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cantilever

 

[ หˆkantษ™หŒlฤ“vษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

engineering structure

A cantilever is a beam or structure that is anchored at one end and extends horizontally into space, with the other end unsupported. This design allows it to hold weight without additional support on the free end, making it a common choice in architecture and construction.

Synonyms

beam, cantilevered beam, overhang

Examples of usage

  • The balcony is a cantilever, extending from the main building.
  • Cantilever bridges are popular for spanning large distances.
  • The roof was designed as a cantilever to provide dramatic overhangs.
Context #2 | Verb

supporting structure

To cantilever means to support a structure in such a way that one end is fixed, allowing the other end to jut out freely. This technique is used in various constructions to achieve desired architectural effects.

Synonyms

extend, jut, project

Examples of usage

  • They decided to cantilever the roof to create an open space below.
  • You can cantilever the beams to enhance the aesthetic appeal.
  • The architect plans to cantilever sections of the building for better views.

Translations

Translations of the word "cantilever" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cantilever

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค‚เคŸเคฟเคฒเคฟเคตเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kragbalken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kantiliver

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝัะพะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ belka wspornikowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒณใƒใƒฌใƒใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cantilever

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ voladizo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท konsol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นธํ‹ธ๋ ˆ๋ฒ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆุจุฑูŠ ู…ุชูƒุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญฤnรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konzola

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‚ฌ่‡‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ konsolni nosilec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบthangandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝัะพะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒกแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konsol

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ voladizo

Etymology

The term 'cantilever' originates from the late 19th century, deriving from the combination of the prefix 'cant-' meaning to bend or tilt, and 'lever,' which is a term describing a rigid bar that pivots around a fixed point. Historical usage can be traced back to engineering and architectural contexts, where cantilevers were used to describe the way certain structures, like bridges and roofs, manage weight and stress. Notably, the development of modern materials such as steel and reinforced concrete has enhanced the practical use of cantilevers, allowing for innovative designs in contemporary architecture. The concepts of equilibrium and load distribution are essential in understanding how cantilevers work, making them a significant topic in structural engineering literature.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,394, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.