Associations to the word «Spandrel»
Noun
- Roof
- Sculpture
- Missile
- Curtain
- Wall
- Porch
- Entrance
- Space
- Firing
- Frame
- Capital
- Shield
- Jay
- Load
- Structure
- Elevation
- Pillar
- Corner
- Figure
- Organism
- Design
- Feature
- Building
- Creek
- Cast
- Glass
- Interior
- Shed
- Opening
- Architecture
- Chapel
- Tunnel
- Lion
- Plate
- Tower
- Carry
- Selection
- Side
- Pair
- Base
- Stair
- Angel
- Avenue
- Tie
- Tank
- Bay
- Connecticut
- Shelter
- Programme
- Stephen
- Mississippi
- Stone
- Construction
- Prayer
- Two
- Eagle
- Ring
- At
Adjective
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.
Wise words
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