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Cantilever (Verb)

Project as a cantilever.

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The designers decided to project the third floor of the building as a cantilever over the main street for a more futuristic look.
The architects managed to project the upper levels as a cantilever to create more space for the residents.
By project the gym as a cantilever, the new school building offers a fantastic view of the athletic field.
The challenge was to project the second floor as a cantilever while ensuring the structural integrity of the building remained intact.
To provide a better scenic view, the builders decided to project the living room as a cantilever from the hillside.

Construct with girders and beams such that only one end is fixed; "Frank Lloyd Wright liked to cantilever his buildings".

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

The architect skillfully managed to cantilever the roof over the main entrance, creating a striking visual effect.
To reduce the impression of bulk, the bridge was designed to cantilever sections of the supporting framework out from solid ground.
As they began construction, the engineers discovered that it would be best to cantilever some of the joists rather than bolting them directly into the foundation.
This part of the building's framework has to cantilever over a small stream to maintain a level floorplan.
Frank Lloyd Wright and other modern architects often cantilever the upper stories of buildings to emphasize the sweeping lines of their designs.