Associations to the word «Spandrel»
Noun
- Cornice
- Arch
- Medallion
- Parapet
- Gould
- Pier
- Launcher
- Frieze
- Keystone
- Facade
- Panel
- Span
- Verandah
- Transept
- Masonry
- Carving
- Niche
- Rubble
- Paradigm
- Cupola
- Arcade
- Sandstone
- Motif
- Terra
- Bridge
- Evangelist
- Limestone
- Coping
- Column
- Marco
- Separate
- Turret
- Window
- Doorway
- Dome
- Vault
- Critique
- Lattice
- Granite
- Plaster
- Rug
- Decoration
- Aluminium
- Nave
- Quarry
- Deck
- Perimeter
- Timber
- Bracket
- Rib
- Ornament
- Nato
- Adaptation
- Relief
- Ceiling
- Portal
- Floor
- Biology
- Trait
- Beam
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
SPANDREL, noun. (architecture) The space (often 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
SPANDREL, noun. (architecture) The triangular space under a stair; the material that fills the space
SPANDREL, noun. (architecture) A horizontal member between the windows of each storey of a tall building
SPANDREL, noun. An oriental rug having a pattern of arches; the design in the corners of such a rug, especially in a prayer rug
SPANDREL, noun. (genetics) A phenotypic characteristic that evolved as a side effect of a true adaptation
Dictionary definition
SPANDREL, noun. An approximately triangular surface area between two adjacent arches and the horizontal plane above them.
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