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corbel

/ˈkɔrbəl/
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Other forms: corbels; corbelled; corbelling; corbeled; corbeling

Definitions of corbel
  1. noun
    (architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent)
    synonyms: truss
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    type of:
    bracket, wall bracket
    a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)
  2. verb
    furnish with a corbel
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    type of:
    furnish, provide, render, supply
    give something useful or necessary to
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