Corbel
noun
A stone or piece of wood that sticks out from a wall to support something above it.
The castle was adorned with intricate corbels, supporting beautifully carved arches.
Often appears as...
- gothic corbel
- supporting corbel
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To support (a structure such as an arch or balcony) with corbels.
The balcony was corbeled to carry the extra load.
Often appears as...
- corbeled out
- corbeled wall
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A stone or piece of wood that sticks out from a wall to support something above it.
The castle was adorned with intricate corbels, supporting beautifully carved arches.
Often appears as...
- gothic corbel
- supporting corbel
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To support (a structure such as an arch or balcony) with corbels.
The balcony was corbeled to carry the extra load.
Often appears as...
- corbeled out
- corbeled wall
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Architectural Element
Corbel is mainly used in architecture and building contexts to describe a supporting element.
The ancient church's walls showcased corbels with angel motifs.
Pro Tip 2/3Decoration Purpose
Besides support, corbels can be decorative, often carved with intricate designs.
The grand fireplace was flanked by two elegantly sculpted corbels.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Connotation
Corbels are common in historical buildings, giving a medieval or Gothic vibe.
Visitors admired the medieval castle's corbels, remarking on their historical beauty.
Pro Tip 1/3Architectural Element
Corbel is mainly used in architecture and building contexts to describe a supporting element.
The ancient church's walls showcased corbels with angel motifs.
Pro Tip 2/3Decoration Purpose
Besides support, corbels can be decorative, often carved with intricate designs.
The grand fireplace was flanked by two elegantly sculpted corbels.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Connotation
Corbels are common in historical buildings, giving a medieval or Gothic vibe.
Visitors admired the medieval castle's corbels, remarking on their historical beauty.
Pro Tip 1/3Architectural Element
Corbel is mainly used in architecture and building contexts to describe a supporting element.
The ancient church's walls showcased corbels with angel motifs.
Pro Tip 2/3Decoration Purpose
Besides support, corbels can be decorative, often carved with intricate designs.
The grand fireplace was flanked by two elegantly sculpted corbels.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Connotation
Corbels are common in historical buildings, giving a medieval or Gothic vibe.
Visitors admired the medieval castle's corbels, remarking on their historical beauty.
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