noun🔗SharePorte-à-faux, encorbellementA 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. "Le balcon était soutenu par un fort porte-à-faux s'étendant du bâtiment.architecturebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePorte-à-fauxA 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. "Le minuscule porte-à-faux du capteur a vibré en réponse au gaz, déclenchant l'alarme.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 patineuse artistique a exécuté un magnifique cantilever, cambrant son dos bas vers la glace avec grâce et précision.sportactionstyleentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMettre en porte-à-fauxTo 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. "L'architecte prévoit de mettre le balcon en porte-à-faux au-dessus du jardin, créant ainsi un coin salon ombragé.architecturebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
