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corbie-step

/ˈkɔːr.bi ˌstep/

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noun

/ˈkɔːr.bi ˌstep/C2formalbritishart
  • ruСтупенчатый выступ на вершине фронтонной стены, часто используемый в шотландской и североанглийской архитектуре.
  1. Architectural featureC2formalbritishart

    A step-like projection on the top of a gable wall, often used in Scottish and Northern English architecture.

    ruСтупенчатый фронтон

    • The old church had distinctive corbie-steps along its gable.
    • Corbie-steps are a common feature in traditional Scottish buildings.
    • The architect restored the corbie-steps to match the original design.
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