Word: cantilever
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: can
ti
le
ver
Definition: A beam anchored at one end and projecting into space, such as a long bracket projecting from a wall to support a balcony.
Morphemes:
Affix: cant
Language: en
Meaning: slope
Affix: lever
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A bar, as a capstan bar, applied to a rotatory piece to turn it.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: lever
Language: fr
Decoded: lever
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To clear, lift.