cantilever
noun/ˈkæntɪˌlivər/
Frequency rank: #16,787 most common English word
Meaning
a long projecting beam or structure that is supported only at one end and carries a load at the other end or along its length.
Example sentence
The engineer designed cantilever bridge that extends far over the river without any support from below.
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