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cantilevered

/ˈkæntɪˌlivə(ɹ)d/

Meanings
verb
To project (something) in the manner of or by means of a cantilever.

Examples :

"The balcony was cantilevered over the garden, providing a shady spot to relax. "
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Illustration cantilever

cantilever noun

/ˈkantɪliːvə/

A beam anchored at one end and projecting into space, such as a long bracket projecting from a wall to support a balcony.

"The balcony was supported by a strong cantilever extending from the building. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration project

project noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ /prəˈdʒɛkt/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

Illustration providing

providing verb

/pɹəˈvaɪdɪŋ/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

Illustration garden

garden noun

/ˈɡɑːdn̩/ /-n̩/

An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.

"a vegetable garden  a flower garden"

Illustration offered

offered verb

/ˈɑfɚd/ /ˈɒfəd/ /ˈɔfɚd/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

Illustration fitted

fitted verb

/ˈfɪtəd/

To be suitable for.

"It fits the purpose."

Illustration stunning

stunning verb

/ˈstʌnɪŋ/

To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.

"Bill tried to stun the snake by striking it on the head."

Illustration unobstructed

unobstructed adjective

/ˌʌnəbˈstrʌktɪd/ /ˌʌnəbˈstrʌtɪd/

Not obstructed

"The driver had an unobstructed view of the road, allowing him to see the approaching car. "

Illustration manner

manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

Illustration balcony

balcony noun

/ˈbælkəni/

An accessible structure extending from a building, especially outside a window.

"We ate breakfast on the balcony overlooking the park. "

Illustration means

means verb

/miːnz/

To lament.

"The student means their lost homework, feeling very sad about the missing paper. "