cantilever bridge

can·ti·le·ver bridge

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kan-tl-ee-ver, -ev-er brij]
- /ˈkæn tlˌi vər, -ˌɛv ər brɪdʒ/
- /ˈkæn.tɪ.liː.vər brɪdʒ/

Definitions of cantilever bridge words

noun cantilever bridge a bridge having spans that are constructed as cantilevers and often a suspended span or spans, each end of which rests on one end of a cantilever span 3
noun cantilever bridge a bridge whose span is formed by two cantilevers projecting toward each other, sometimes with an extra section between them 3
noun cantilever bridge 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 cantilever bridge 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 cantilever bridge Aeronautics. a form of wing construction in which no external bracing is used. 1
noun cantilever bridge Architecture. a bracket for supporting a balcony, cornice, etc. 1

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

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

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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