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cantilever

UK
/ˈkæntɪˌliːvə/
US
/ˈkæntɪˌlivɚ/

Translations

cantilevernoun
cantilevers
pl
UK
/ˈkæntɪˌliːvə/
US
/ˈkæntɪˌlivɚ/
porte-à-fauxEn architecture, pour désigner une poutre ou une structure en surplomb fixée à une seule extrémité.
The bridge design relied on a cantilever to span the river.
La conception du pont reposait sur un porte-à-faux pour franchir la rivière.
Additional translations
consoleEn architecture, pour une pièce saillante servant de support à un balcon, une corniche ou un élément similaire.
Synonyms
overhang
support
projection
bracket
cantileververb
cantilevered
Past Simple
cantilevered
Past Participle
cantilevering
Gerund
UK
/ˈkæn.tɪˌliː.vər/
US
/ˈkæn.tɪˌliː.vɚ/
mettre en porte-à-fauxEmployé surtout en architecture et en ingénierie.
The architect decided to cantilever the balcony over the garden.
L’architecte a décidé de mettre le balcon en porte-à-faux au-dessus du jardin.
Synonyms
extend out
stick out
protrude
jut out
jut
overhang
project
cantileveradjective
more cantilever
Comp.
most cantilever
Super.
Used attributively to describe structures or elements that are supported by or constructed as a cantilever.
en porte-à-fauxSe dit d’une structure construite ou portée sans appui extérieur.
The designer created a cantilever roof above the patio.
Le designer a créé un toit en porte-à-faux au-dessus du patio.
Synonyms
overhung
extended
cantilevered
outjutting
protruding
jutting
projecting
overhanging

Definitions

cantilevernoun
A long projecting beam or girder fixed at only one end, used in bridge construction.
The new bridge was designed with a cantilever to extend over the river without the need for additional supports.
A bracket or beam that projects from a wall to support a balcony, cornice, or similar structure.
The architect used a cantilever to support the overhanging balcony, giving the building a modern look.
cantileververb
To project or extend something in the manner of a cantilever.
The architect decided to cantilever the balcony over the garden to provide more outdoor space.
To extend or project outward in the manner of a cantilever, without additional external bracing.
The viewing platform cantilevers over the waterfall, giving visitors a breathtaking view.
cantileveradjective
Built with or supported by a cantilever; projecting or overhanging without external bracing.
The designer created a cantilever roof that seems to float above the patio.
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