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cantilever

/ˈkæn.tɪ.liː.vər/

2 entries

noun

/ˈkæn.tɪ.liː.vər/C1formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее выступающую горизонтальную балку или конструкцию, которая закреплена или опирается только с одного конца, обычно используется в инженерии и архитектуре.

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.

    ruКонсоль

    • 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.

    Synonymsbeambracketoverhangprojection

Forms
  • cantilevers plural form
  • cantilevers' possessive plural form
  • cantilever's possessive singular form

verb

/ˈkæn.tɪ.liː.vər/C2formaltechnical
  • ruГлагол, означающий выступать или поддерживать что-либо в качестве консоли, обычно в инженерии или архитектуре.

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.

    ruВыступать консолью

    • 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.

    Synonymsextendjut 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.

    ruСтроить с одним закреплённым концом

    • 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.
Forms
  • cantilevered past participle
  • cantilevered past simple
  • cantilevering present participle
  • cantilevers third person singular