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cantilever

The word “cantilever” has 4 syllables: can-ti-le-ver

It's pronounced as /ˈkæn.təˌliː.vɚ/

What is synonym and antonym for cantilever?

In the thesaurus, “cantilever” has 77 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for cantilever along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for cantilever

Meanings of cantilever

  • noun
    1. A beam anchored at one end and projecting into space, such as a long bracket projecting from a wall to support a balcony.
    2. A beam anchored at one end and used as a lever within a microelectromechanical system.
    3. A technique, similar to the spread eagle, in which the skater travels along a deep edge with knees bent and bends their back backwards, parallel to the ice.
  • verb
    1. To project (something) in the manner of or by means of a cantilever.

Example Sentences

  • The bridge was supported by a massive cantilever extending over the river.
  • Engineers used a cantilever design to reduce the need for support columns.
  • The balcony projects outward like a cantilever, giving a clear view below.
  • They studied the stress distribution in the cantilever under heavy load.
  • A steel cantilever held up the overhanging roof of the pavilion.

On this page you'll find 77 synonyms or another words to cantilever, such as: arch, arm, axle, balk, band, bar, base.

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