Cantilever (Noun)
Meaning
Projecting horizontal beam fixed at one end only.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cantilever on the old bridge had been damaged in the storm and was in need of repair.
- The architect designed a cantilever to extend the roof of the house over the patio area.
- The engineers carefully calculated the stress on the cantilever to ensure it could support the weight of the new observation deck.
- The cantilever on the side of the building provided a unique outdoor space for the office workers to enjoy.
- The cantilever was anchored to the cliff face, allowing the hikers to walk out over the valley below.