A beam anchored at one end and projecting into space, such as a long bracket projecting from a wall to support a balcony.
A beam anchored at one end and used as a lever within a microelectromechanical system.
A 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.
To project (something) in the manner of or by means of a cantilever.
A beam or rod providing support.
An act of strutting (“bracing or supporting (something) by a strut or struts (sense 1); attaching diagonally; bending at a sharp angle”); specifically, deviation (of the spoke of a wheel) from the normal position.
An instrument for adjusting the pleats of a ruff.
A step or walk done stiffly and with the head held high, often due to haughtiness or pride; affected dignity in walking.
Of a peacock or other fowl: to stand or walk stiffly, with the tail erect and spread out.
To walk across or on (a stage or other place) haughtily or proudly.
To walk haughtily or proudly with one's head held high.
To brace or support (something) by a strut or struts; to hold (something) in place or strengthen by a diagonal, transverse, or upright support.
To be attached diagonally or at a slant; also, to be bent at a sharp angle.