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  • 1Cantilever — For the figure skating element, see Cantilever (figure skating). A schematic image of two cantilevers. The top example has a full moment connection (like a horizontal flag pole bolted to the side of a building). The bottom example is created by… …

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  • 2cantilever — /kan tl ee veuhr, ev euhr/, n. 1. any rigid structural member projecting from a vertical support, esp. one in which the projection is great in relation to the depth, so that the upper part is in tension and the lower part in compression. 2.… …

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  • 3Roof tent — A roof tent is an accessory which may be fitted to the roof of a motor vehicle which allows the users to sleep in relative safety and comfort above the vehicle.Roof tents are particularly seen on expedition prepared four wheel drive vehicles such …

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  • 4cantilever — UK [ˈkæntɪˌliːvə(r)] / US [ˈkæntɪˌlɪvər] noun [countable] Word forms cantilever : singular cantilever plural cantilevers a piece of wood or metal fixed to the side of an upright post or a wall and used for supporting something such as a bridge a… …

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  • 5cantilever — 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 …

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  • 6cantilever — can|ti|le|ver [ kæntı,livər ] noun count a piece of wood or metal fixed to the side of an upright post or a wall and used for supporting something such as a bridge: a cantilever bridge/roof/beam …

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  • 7Hammerbeam roof — Westminster Hall in the early 19th century …

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  • 8building construction — Techniques and industry involved in the assembly and erection of structures. Early humans built primarily for shelter, using simple methods. Building materials came from the land, and fabrication was dictated by the limits of the materials and… …

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  • 9Old Trafford — This article is about the home of Manchester United F.C. For the cricket ground, see Old Trafford Cricket Ground. For other uses, see Old Trafford (disambiguation). Old Trafford Theatre of Dreams …

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  • 10St James' Park — infobox stadium stadium name = St James Park caption = St James Park East Stand fullname = St James Park nickname = SJP, St James, Gallowgate location = flagicon|England Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK coordinates = opened = 1892 expanded = 1998 …

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