Spandrel Definition

spandrəl
spandrels
noun
spandrels
Either of the triangular spaces between the exterior curve of an arch and a rectangular frame or mold enclosing it.
Webster's New World
Any of the spaces between a series of arches and a straight cornice running above them.
Webster's New World

(architecture) A horizontal member between the windows of each storey of a tall building.

Wiktionary

An oriental rug having a pattern of arches; the design in the corners of such a rug, especially in a prayer rug.

Wiktionary

(genetics) A phenotypic characteristic that evolved as a side effect of a true adaptation.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • spandril

Other Word Forms of Spandrel

Noun

Singular:
spandrel
Plural:
spandrels

Origin of Spandrel

  • Middle English spaundrell probably from spandre space between supporting timbers from Anglo-Norman spaundre from spandre to spread out from Latin expandere expand

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Spandrel Sentence Examples

  • Belfry window blocked off but similar to that on north with sunken spandrel panels, tho more worn.

  • The existing masonry arch and spandrel walls were retained for esthetic requirements and new parapets were provided in a style similar to the existing.

  • All along the aisles is blank arcading with trefoil arches and a blank elongated rounded quatrefoil in the spandrel.

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Words Starting With

SSPSPA

Words Ending With

LELREL

Unscrambles

spandrel

Words Starting With S and Ending With L

Starts With S & Ends With LStarts With SP & Ends With LStarts With S & Ends With EL

Word Length

8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With S8 Letter Words Ending With L