ALL meanings of cantalever
can·ta·le·ver
C c - 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
- noun cantalever Dated form of cantilever. 0