corbel
/'kɔ:bəl/
Definition
Noun:
- (Architecture) A structural piece of stone, wood, or metal that projects from a wall to support a weight above it, such as a cornice, arch, or beam. A corbel is typically a bracket-like support that is built into the wall itself.
Verb:
- To provide or support (a structure) with a corbel or corbels. This involves constructing or installing these projecting supports.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- The ancient stone arch was supported by massive stone corbels on either side.
- Look at the intricate carvings on the wooden corbels holding up the balcony.
Verb:
- The architect designed the ceiling to be corbeled out from the walls, creating a vaulted effect.
- They corbeled the masonry to create a series of supporting brackets for the upper floor.
Advanced Usage
"Corbel out" or "Corbel over": To construct something so that it projects outward from a wall using successive courses of corbels.
- The tower's upper story corbels out dramatically over the street below.
"Corbel table": A projecting course of masonry or brickwork supported by a row of corbels.
- The medieval building featured a decorative corbel table beneath the roof eaves.
Variants and Related Words
Corbeling (noun): A series of corbels or the technique of constructing with corbels.
- The corbeling in the fireplace was an excellent example of medieval craftsmanship.
Corbeled (adjective): Built using corbels.
- They entered a chamber with a corbeled roof.
Synonyms
- Bracket (noun): A more general term for a supportive architectural projection.
- Console (noun): An ornamental bracket, often scrolled, used for support.
Related Phrases
Corbel arch: A simple, early type of arch constructed by corbeling stones inward from opposite sides until they meet.
- The Mycenaean tombs used a corbel arch, also known as a "false arch."
Corbel vault: A vault formed by the same corbeling technique, where layers of stone are laid horizontally, each projecting slightly beyond the one below.
- The prehistoric structure was covered by a remarkable corbel vault.
Noun
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(architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent)
Verb
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furnish with a corbel
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