Plural of corbel; architectural support stones or beams that stick out from a wall to hold up something heavy, like a roof or bridge.
From Old French 'corbel,' derived from Latin 'corvus' (raven/crow). The shape resembles a bird's head or beak projecting outward.
Corbels are the unsung heroes of medieval architecture—they let builders create dramatic overhangs and high structures without needing thick walls, using clever geometry and gravity!
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