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Corbel   /kˈɔrbəl/   Listen
Corbel

noun
1.
(architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent).  Synonym: truss.



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"Corbel" Quotes from Famous Books



... The church is of considerable antiquarian interest. It consists of a Perp. nave, a central Norm. tower, and a Norm. chancel. A Perp. chapel, now occupied by the organ, adjoins the porch. Externally, note the fantastic corbel table round chancel. Within, it has two good pointed Norm. arches, and on the N. wall of tower a well-preserved Norm., arcade. Observe (1) detached Norm. capitals on N. wall, (2) panelling round splay of W. window of nave and S. window of chapel. Almost opposite ...
— Somerset • G.W. Wade and J.H. Wade



Words linked to "Corbel" :   corbel arch, supply, provide, bracket, architecture, furnish, render, wall bracket



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