Cantilever Bridge (Noun)
Meaning
Bridge constructed of two cantilevers that meet in the middle.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cantilever bridge's design allowed for a longer span without the need for intermediate supports.
- The engineer's innovative solution to crossing the deep chasm was a cantilever bridge that met in the middle.
- A cantilever bridge made of steel was the chosen design for the new railway passage over the lake.
- Construction of the cantilever bridge took nearly five years to complete, but the end result was breathtaking.
- The cantilever bridge's two arms were built simultaneously, meeting in the middle with a precision fit.