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corbel
a bracket of stone or wood projecting from a wall to bear weight
In more detail
1. (noun) a piece of stone or wood that sticks out from a wall and is used to support something (such as a beam or arch) above it
Examples
- The heavy stone corbel supported the weight of the arched ceiling.
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