corbel

/'kɔ:bəl/

Thân thiện

The mason places a stone corbel beneath the heavy wooden beam.

Definition

1. 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.

2. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Verb

1. furnish with a corbel

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