cantalever

can·ta·le·ver

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kan-tl-ee-ver, -ev-er]
- /ˈkæn tlˌi vər, -ˌɛv ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kan-tl-ee-ver, -ev-er]
- /ˈkæn tlˌi vər, -ˌɛv ər/

Definitions of cantalever word

noun cantalever any rigid structural member projecting from a vertical support, especially one in which the projection is great in relation to the depth, so that the upper part is in tension and the lower part in compression. 1
noun cantalever Building Trades, Civil Engineering. any rigid construction extending horizontally well beyond its vertical support, used as a structural element of a bridge (cantilever bridge) building foundation, etc. 1
noun cantalever Aeronautics. a form of wing construction in which no external bracing is used. 1
noun cantalever Architecture. a bracket for supporting a balcony, cornice, etc. 1
verb without object cantalever to project in the manner of a cantilever. 1
verb with object cantalever to construct in the manner of a cantilever. 1

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Origin of cantalever

First appearance:

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

1660-70; perhaps cant2 + -i- + lever

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Parts of speech for Cantalever

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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cantalever popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

cantalever usage trend in Literature

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