Corbel (Noun)
Meaning
(architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The corbel was a crucial architectural feature in supporting the weight of the ornate stone façade.
- In the ancient structure, corbels were strategically placed to provide additional support to the projecting cornice.
- A delicate corbel of intricately carved stone added an ornamental touch to the exterior of the historic building.
- Corbels of weathered brick jutted out from the medieval church walls, helping to distribute the load of the stone carvings.
- During the restoration, new corbels were installed to ensure the stability of the crumbling 18th-century mansion.