cantilever

• Substantivo que designa uma viga ou estrutura horizontal saliente que é fixada ou apoiada em apenas uma das extremidades, usada principalmente na engenharia e na arquitetura.

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.

   Consolo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbeambracketoverhangprojection

• Verbo que significa projetar-se ou sustentar algo como uma viga em balanço ou consolo, sem apoio na extremidade livre, geralmente em engenharia civil, arquitetura ou construção.

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.

   Projetar em balanço

   • 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.

   Sinônimosextendjut 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.

   Construir com uma extremidade fixa

   • 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.