corbie-step
Definition
Noun (Architecture): A corbie-step (also commonly called a corbel step) is one of a series of step-like projections on the sloping sides of a gable, especially in traditional Scottish, Dutch, and Flemish architecture. These steps form the top of a gable wall above the roofline.
Usage
The term is used specifically to describe a distinctive architectural feature. * The old townhouse was recognizable by its steep roof and ornate corbie-steps. * In the design, the mason carefully shaped each corbie-step from solid stone.
Advanced Usage
- The feature is often found on buildings in the Scottish baronial style.
- The plural form "corbie-steps" is used to describe the entire stepped gable profile.
Variants and Related Words
- Corbel step: A direct synonym for corbie-step.
- Crow step: Another common synonym, reflecting the idea that the steps resemble a crow's foot.
- Stepped gable: The overall architectural form created by a series of corbie-steps.
- Gable: The triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a ridged roof.
Synonyms
- Crow step
- Corbel step
Notes
- The word "corbie" is an old Scots and Northern English word for a crow or raven, which is the origin of the architectural term.
- This is a highly specialized term used almost exclusively in architectural and historical contexts.
Noun
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(architecture) a step on the top of a gable wall
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