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cantilevered

can·ti·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 cantilevered word

  • adjective cantilevered A cantilevered structure is constructed using cantilevers. 3
  • noun cantilevered 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 cantilevered 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 cantilevered Aeronautics. a form of wing construction in which no external bracing is used. 1
  • noun cantilevered Architecture. a bracket for supporting a balcony, cornice, etc. 1
  • verb without object cantilevered to project in the manner of a cantilever. 1

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Origin of cantilevered

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 Cantilevered

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cantilevered popularity

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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

cantilevered usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for cantilevered

noun cantilevered

  • beamed — any of various relatively long pieces of metal, wood, stone, etc., manufactured or shaped especially for use as rigid members or parts of structures or machines.
  • bailed — Also, bailer. a bucket, dipper, or other container used for bailing.
  • balked — to stop, as at an obstacle, and refuse to proceed or to do something specified (usually followed by at): He balked at making the speech.
  • bolstered — a long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow for a bed, sofa, etc.
  • boomed — to sail at full speed.

Antonyms for cantilevered

noun cantilevered

  • helped — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.

Top questions with cantilevered

  • how to build cantilevered stairs?
  • what is cantilevered?

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