corbeling

especially British, cor·bel·ling

[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

The second year included rowlock and bonded segmental arches; blocking, toothing, and corbeling; building and bonding of vaulted walls; polygonal and circular walls, piers and chimneys; fire-places and flues.

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Rain or shine, hot or cold, you will find them corbeling around like Trojans.

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