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cantilever barn
Architecture; General architecture
A barn having its second floor projecting beyond the structure of the groundf loor; especially found in the southern regions of the US.
cantilever footing
Architecture; General architecture
A footing having a tie beam to another footing to balance a structural load not symmetrically located with respect to the footing.
cantilever steps
Architecture; General architecture
Steps built into the wall at one end, but supported at the other end only by the steps below.
cantilever truss
Architecture; General architecture
A truss overhanging its support at one end and anchored at the other.
cantilever wall
Architecture; General architecture
A reinforced concrete wall which resists overturning by the use of cantilever footings.
cant molding
Architecture; General architecture
A square or rectangular molding with the outside face beveled.
canton
Architecture; General architecture
A corner of a building decorated with a projecting masonry course, a pilaster, or similar feature.
