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Spandrel
The space (often more or less triangular) between the outer curve of an arch (the extrados) and a straight-sided figure that bounds it; the space between two contiguous arches and a straight feature above them.
📖 Definitions of "Spandrel"
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The space (often more or less triangular) between the outer curve of an arch (the extrados) and a straight-sided figure that bounds it; the space between two contiguous arches and a straight feature above them.
- 2
Horizontal member between the windows of successive storeys of a tall building.
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The triangular space under a stair; the material that fills the space.
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An oriental rug having a pattern of arches; the design in the corners of such a rug, especially in a prayer rug.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Spandrel"
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| traceried | Decorated with tracery |
| spandrilnoun | Alternative spelling of spandrel. [(architecture) The space (often more or less triangular) between the outer curve of an arch (the extrados) and a straight-sided figure that bounds it; the space between two contiguous arches and a straight feature above them.] |
| extradosnoun | (architecture) The outer or upper curve of an arch. |
| intradosnoun | (architecture) The inner curve of an arch or vault. |
| tympanumnoun | (anatomy, zootomy) The eardrum (tympanic membrane, membrana tympanica). |
| interspinenoun | Between spines. |
| intercolumnnoun | (architecture) A space between columns. |
| interspacenoun | A space or interval between two things; an interstice |
| interdomenoun | (archaeology) The open space between the inner and outer shells of a dome or cupola of masonry. |
| diastemnoun | Intervening space; interval. |
| intersticenoun | A small opening or space between objects, especially adjacent objects or objects set closely together, such as between cords in a rope, components of a multiconductor electrical cable or atoms in a crystal. |
| embrasurenoun | (architecture, military) Any of the indentations between the merlons of a battlement; an opening in a wall or parapet through which ordnance can be fired. |
| spurnoun | (figurative) Anything that inspires or motivates, as a spur does a horse. |
| interdentilnoun | (architecture) The space between two dentils. |
| subdural spacenoun | (anatomy) A fluid-filled space or potential space between the dura mater and the arachnoid mater. |
| hansenoun | (historical) The Hanseatic League: a commercial association of German towns in the Middle Ages. |
| breaknoun | An instance of breaking something into two or more pieces. |
| interfenestrationnoun | (architecture) The space between windows. |
| webspacenoun | (Internet) Disk space used to store web pages and other content that can be accessed through the World Wide Web. |
| intertriglyphnoun | (architecture) The space between triglyphs. |
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