projecting+beam
11brace bumpkin — Bumkin Bum kin, n. [Boom a beam + kin. See {Bumpkin}.] (Naut.) A projecting beam or boom; as: (a) One projecting from each bow of a vessel, to haul the fore tack to, called a tack bumpkin. (b) One from each quarter, for the main brace blocks, and …
12Bumkin — Bum kin, n. [Boom a beam + kin. See {Bumpkin}.] (Naut.) A projecting beam or boom; as: (a) One projecting from each bow of a vessel, to haul the fore tack to, called a tack bumpkin. (b) One from each quarter, for the main brace blocks, and called …
13cantilever — [ kantɪli:və] noun a long projecting beam or girder fixed at only one end, used chiefly in bridge construction. ↘a bracket or beam projecting from a wall to support a balcony, cornice, etc. verb [usu. as adjective cantilevered] support by a… …
14cantilever — ► NOUN 1) a long projecting beam or girder fixed at only one end, used chiefly in bridge construction. 2) a bracket or beam projecting from a wall to support a balcony, cornice, etc. ► VERB ▪ support by a cantilever or cantilevers. ORIGIN of… …
15outrigger — n. 1 a beam, spar, or framework, rigged out and projecting from or over a ship s side for various purposes. 2 a similar projecting beam etc. in a building. 3 a log etc. fixed parallel to a canoe to stabilize it. 4 a an extension of the splinter… …
16outrigger — noun Date: 1742 1. a. a projection with a float or a shaped log at the end attached to a boat to prevent capsizing b. a spar or projecting beam run out from a ship s side to help secure the masts or from a mast to extend a rope or sail 2. a boat… …
17cantilever — [kant′ l ē΄vər, kant′ lev΄ər] n. [as if < CANT2 + I + LEVER, but < ?] 1. a large bracket or block projecting from a wall to support a balcony, cornice, etc. 2. a projecting beam or structure supported at only one end, that is anchored as to …
18outrigger — /owt rig euhr/, n. 1. a framework extended outboard from the side of a boat, esp., as in South Pacific canoes, supporting a float that gives stability. 2. a bracket extending outward from the side of a racing shell, to support an oarlock. 3. the… …
19Cantalever — Can ta*lev er, n. [Cant an external angle + lever a supporter of the roof timber of a house.] [Written also {cantaliver} and {cantilever}.] 1. (Arch.) A bracket to support a balcony, a cornice, or the like. [1913 Webster] 2. (Engin.) A projecting …
20Cantalever bridge — Cantalever Can ta*lev er, n. [Cant an external angle + lever a supporter of the roof timber of a house.] [Written also {cantaliver} and {cantilever}.] 1. (Arch.) A bracket to support a balcony, a cornice, or the like. [1913 Webster] 2. (Engin.) A …
