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1corbel
noun cor·bel \ˈkȯr-bəl\
Definition of CORBEL
: an architectural member that projects from within a wall and supports a weight; especially : one that is stepped upward and outward from a vertical surface
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Origin of CORBEL
Middle English, from Middle French, from diminutive of corp raven, from Latin corvus — more at raven
First Known Use: 15th century
2corbel
verb
corbeled or corbelledcorbel·ing or corbel·ling
Definition of CORBEL
transitive verb
: to furnish with or make into a corbel
First Known Use of CORBEL
1843
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