CORBELS Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word corbels. (close relations)
Definition of CORBELS
corbel
Best Alternative Words for CORBELS
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braces | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an appliance that corrects dental irregularities | ||||||||
stays | verbv | |||||||
noun • a woman's close-fitting foundation garment | ||||||||
brackets | nounn | |||||||
noun • a category falling within certain defined limits • either of two punctuation marks (`<' or `>') used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material • either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material • a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf) verb • support with brackets • place into brackets • classify or group | ||||||||
buttresses | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building verb • reinforce with a buttress • make stronger or defensible | ||||||||
struts | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a proud stiff pompous gait • brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression verb • to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others | ||||||||
supports | verbv | |||||||
noun • the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities • aiding the cause or policy or interests of • something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • documentary validation • the financial means whereby one lives • supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • any device that bears the weight of another thing • financial resources provided to make some project possible verb • give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to • support materially or financially • be behind; approve of • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • adopt as a belief • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm • argue or speak in defense of • play a subordinate role to (another performer) • be a regular customer or client of • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||||
truss | nounn | |||||||
noun • (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure • a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure • (architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent) verb • tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it • secure with or as if with ropes • support structurally |