cantilever

Meanings

• noun

  A structural element, typically a horizontal beam or girder, projecting from a wall or other support and carrying a load, as a bracket or an overhanging roof.

  - "The cantilever provided extra support for the balcony."
  - "The bridge's cantilevers were extended until they met in the middle."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cantilever
lever , quiver , tiver

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Variants

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cantilever , cantilevers , cantilevered , cantilevering , cantilever bridge

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Etymology

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From the Latin cantilēvāre, meaning 'to sing' or 'to raise', due to the way the structure's end appears to 'sing' or 'dance' as it deflects under load.

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Trivia

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1. The Tower Bridge in London is an example of a bridge that uses cantilevers to open and close.

2. The longest cantilever bridge in the world is the Dhaka-Mawa Bridge in Bangladesh, with a span of over 1.5 kilometers.

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Related Concepts

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1. beam: A horizontal structural element that supports a load.

2. girder: A large, heavy beam used to support a heavy load.

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Culture

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Cantilevers have been used in various forms of architecture, engineering, and art. In architecture, they are often used to create overhanging structures such as balconies, bridges, and roofs. In engineering, they are used to support loads that cannot be easily supported by traditional methods. In art, they are used to create dynamic and visually interesting sculptures and installations.

How to Memorize "cantilever"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a horizontal beam projecting from a wall, supporting a load.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cantilever' with the image of a horizontal beam projecting from a wall.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Cantilever: A Singing Beam' to help remember the definition.

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