noun🔗ShareVoladizoA 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. "El balcón estaba sostenido por un voladizo fuerte que se extendía desde el edificio.architecturebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVoladizoA beam anchored at one end and used as a lever within a microelectromechanical system."The tiny cantilever in the sensor vibrated in response to the gas, triggering the alarm. "El diminuto voladizo del sensor vibró en respuesta al gas, activando la alarma.technologyphysicselectronicsdevicemachinestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCantileverA 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."The figure skater performed a beautiful cantilever, arching her back low to the ice with grace and precision. "La patinadora artística realizó un hermoso cantilever, arqueando su espalda baja hacia el hielo con gracia y precisión.sportactionstyleentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVoladizarTo project (something) in the manner of or by means of a cantilever."The architect plans to cantilever the balcony out over the garden, creating a shady seating area. "El arquitecto planea voladizar el balcón sobre el jardín, creando una zona de asientos sombreada.architecturebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading