Associations to the word «Spandrel»
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
A word carries far, very far, deals destruction through time
as the bullets go flying through space.