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corbelled Definition


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corbel
noun
    1. archit.
      A projecting piece of stone or timber, coming out from a wall and taking the weight of (eg a parapet, arch or bracket).
verb
    corbelled, corbelling
    1. To project or cause to project on corbels.
      Form: corbel out (always)
      Form: corbel off
Derivative: corbelled
adj
    Derivative: corbelling
    noun
      Etymology: 15c: French, from Latin corvellum, diminutive of corvus raven.



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