corbeling

[ kawr-buh-ling ]

noun

, Architecture.

1. the construction of corbels.
2. a system of corbels.

Word History and Origins

Origin of corbeling¹

First recorded in 1540–50; corbel + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Often the corbeling is started at the second- or third-floor level so that the chimney is only one or two stories high.

From Project Gutenberg

The rude corbeling of one side of the gate is still very plainly to be seen.

From Project Gutenberg