word
corbel
KOR-bel
ˈkɔːrbəlListen
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Syllable breakdown
corbel
Dictionary meaning
A structural piece of stone or wood projecting from a wall to support a weight above it.
Examples
- Medieval castles used corbels to support the battlements.
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