spandril

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Noun spandril has 1 sense

spandrel, spandril - an approximately triangular surface area between two adjacent arches and the horizontal plane above them
--₁ is a kind of surface

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Spandril

Definition:

a triangular space enclosed by a curved line connecting the two adjacent sides of a rectangular structure, especially between the sides of an arch or arcade and the enclosing right angles

Noun:

1. In architecture, a spandril is the space between the head of an arch and the supporting masonry. It is typically triangular in shape and is often adorned with decorative elements.

Example sentence: The spandril of the Gothic cathedral featured intricate carvings of saints and angels.

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