corbelled

• Adjectif décrivant une construction réalisée en encorbellement, c'est-à-dire soutenue par des corbeaux ou consoles en saillie d'un mur pour porter une charge supérieure.

An obsolete adjective describing something constructed with corbels (a structural piece of stone, wood, or metal jutting from a wall to carry a superincumbent weight).

1. Having a corbelC2formal

   Describes a structure or architectural element that is supported by or features a corbel, which is a bracket projecting from a wall.

   muni d'un corbeau

   • The medieval castle had corbelled battlements.
   • The architect designed a corbelled balcony for the building.
   • The corbelled arches supported the heavy stone roof.

• Verbe utilisé en architecture et en construction, signifiant soutenir ou faire saillie en tant qu'élément en porte-à-faux pour une structure.

A verb used in architecture and construction meaning to support or project a structure using a corbel, a bracket-like architectural element.

1. Furnish with a corbelC2formal

   To provide or support a structure with a corbel, which is a projecting piece of stone, brick, or wood that supports a beam or other architectural element.

   Pourvoir d'un corbeau

   • The architect decided to corbel the stone wall to support the heavy roof.
   • They corbeled the chimney to give it a more decorative appearance.
   • The medieval builders corbeled the arches to create a grand entrance.