An ornamental projection or carved knob, especially those found on the sloping edges of Gothic arches, gables, or other architectural features.
From Old French crochet (small hook), diminutive of croche (hook or crook). The term entered English in the 14th century to describe the distinctive curved stone ornaments of Gothic architecture.
Crockets are the little stone curls you see spiraling up Gothic church spires—they're purely decorative but incredibly labor-intensive to carve, making them a signature of medieval ambition and wealth displayed on buildings.
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