What does corbel mean?
Corbel means (architecture) A structural member jutting out of a wall to carry a superincumbent weight..
Corbel
/ˈkɔːbəl/ · noun
Meaning
(architecture) A structural member jutting out of a wall to carry a superincumbent weight..
Definitions by Sense
- (architecture) A structural member jutting out of a wall to carry a superincumbent weight.
- (transitive) To furnish with a corbel or corbels; to support by a corbel; to make in the form of a corbel.
Example Sentences
The booking hall is lofty and of peculiar design, the roof being carried on timbered beams set in pairs rising from carved corbels.
Synonyms for corbel
Antonyms for corbel
Related Words
Word Forms
- corbels
- corbeling
- corbelling
- corbeled
- corbelled
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for corbel?
Common synonyms include corb, truss.
What is the opposite of corbel?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use corbel in a sentence?
The booking hall is lofty and of peculiar design, the roof being carried on timbered beams set in pairs rising from carved corbels.
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