Definition of Corbel

1. Noun. (architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent).

Exact synonyms: Truss
Generic synonyms: Bracket, Wall Bracket
Category relationships: Architecture

2. Verb. Furnish with a corbel.
Category relationships: Architecture
Generic synonyms: Furnish, Provide, Render, Supply

Definition of Corbel

1. n. A bracket supporting a superincumbent object, or receiving the spring of an arch. Corbels were employed largely in Gothic architecture.

2. v. t. To furnish with a corbel or corbels; to support by a corbel; to make in the form of a corbel.

Definition of Corbel

1. to provide a wall with a bracket [v -BELED, -BELING, -BELS or -BELLED, -BELLING, -BELS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Corbel

coramines
coranach
coranachs
coranto
corantoes
corantos
corban
corbans
corbe
corbeau
corbeaus
corbeil
corbeille
corbeilles
corbeils
corbel (current term)
corbeled
corbeling
corbelings
corbelled
corbelling
corbels
corbel arch
corbel step
corbes
Corbett
corbicula
corbiculae
corbie
corbie-step

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