corbelling Definition

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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corbelling
noun

1. Stone or brickwork made into corbels.