How to pronounce “spandrel”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• (architecture) The space (often more or less triangular) between the outer curve of an arch (the extrados) and a straight-sided figure that bounds it; the space between two contiguous arches and a straight feature above them.
• (architecture) Horizontal member between the windows of successive storeys of a tall building.
• (architecture) The triangular space under a stair; the material that fills the space.
• An oriental rug having a pattern of arches; the design in the corners of such a rug, especially in a prayer rug.
• (evolutionary theory) A phenotypic characteristic that evolved as a side effect of an adaptation in response to evolutionary pressure.
• (Philippines, construction, architecture) soffit (usually used to describe metal or corrugated plastic types of roof soffit)

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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