cantilever

• Substantiv für einen horizontalen Träger oder eine Konstruktion, der/die nur an einem Ende befestigt oder gestützt ist und frei auskragt; wird vor allem im Ingenieurwesen und in der Architektur verwendet.

A noun referring to a projecting horizontal beam or structure that is supported or fixed at only one end, typically used in engineering and architecture.

1. C1formaltechnical

   A long, projecting beam or structure that is supported at only one end, used in construction and engineering.

   Kragträger

   • The balcony was built using a steel cantilever.
   • Engineers designed a cantilever to support the bridge's deck.
   • The cantilever extends over the river without any additional supports.

   Synonymebeambracketoverhangprojection

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas als Ausleger oder Konsole zu bauen, zu tragen oder auskragen zu lassen, meist im Ingenieurwesen oder in der Architektur.

A verb meaning to project or support something as a cantilever, typically in engineering or architecture.

1. Project as a cantileverC1formaltechnical

   To project or extend outward from a support, with only one end fixed and the other end free.

   Auskragen

   • The balcony cantilevers over the garden below.
   • The roof of the stadium is designed to cantilever over the seating area.
   • Engineers decided to cantilever the walkway to avoid building additional supports.

   Synonymeextendjut outoverhangprojectprotrude

2. Construct with one fixed endC1formaltechnical

   To build a structure using beams or girders that are anchored at only one end, creating an overhang.

   Mit einem festen Ende bauen

   • The bridge was cantilevered across the river using steel trusses.
   • They cantilevered the new wing of the building from the existing structure.
   • The architect proposed to cantilever the observation deck for a better view.