Looking for the meaning of the word CANTILEVER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CANTILEVER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Cantilever
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 17th century: of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkantɪliːvə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a long projecting beam or girder fixed at only one end, used in bridge construction.
Short Definition:bridge beam
Word: Cantilever
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkantɪliːvə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
support by a cantilever or cantilevers
Short Definition:support
Examples:- a glass and stone box is cantilevered over the street
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