corbel

• Substantivo que designa um suporte ou consolo de pedra, tijolo ou madeira, geralmente em forma de triângulo ou S, fixado em uma parede para sustentar uma viga, cornija ou outra estrutura saliente na arquitetura.

A noun referring to a triangular bracket made of brick or stone, typically used in architecture to support a structure such as a beam or cornice.

1. Architectural bracketC2formal

   A triangular or projecting piece of stone, brick, or wood that supports a beam, arch, or other structure above it.

   Mísula

   • The medieval church features intricate stone corbels supporting the roof.
   • Each corbel was carved with a different animal face.
   • The architect designed a series of corbels to hold the balcony.

   Sinônimosbracketconsole

• Verbo usado na arquitetura e construção civil que significa sustentar ou se projetar como um elemento em consolo (mísula) para uma estrutura.

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.

   Prover com consolo

   • 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.