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corbie-step

/ˈkɔːr.bi ˌstep/

Traducción: Peldaño escalonado o remate escalonado en la cima de un muro fronterón o aguilón, frecuente en la arquitectura escoceza y del norte de Inglaterra.

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/ˈkɔːr.bi ˌstep/C2formalbritishart
  • esPeldaño escalonado o remate escalonado en la cima de un muro fronterón o aguilón, frecuente en la arquitectura escoceza y del norte de Inglaterra.
  1. Architectural featureC2formalbritishart

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

    esEscalón de gablete

    • 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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