spandrel

In architecture|lang=en terms the difference between spandrel and haunch

is that spandrel is (architecture) a horizontal member between the windows of each storey of a tall building while haunch is (architecture) a squat vertical support structure.

As nouns the difference between spandrel and haunch

is that spandrel is (architecture) the space (often 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 while haunch is (anatomy) the area encompassing the upper thigh, hip and buttocks on one side of a human, primate, or quadruped animal, especially one that can sit on its hindquarters.

As nouns the difference between spandrel and transom

is that spandrel is the space (often 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 while transom is a crosspiece over a door; a lintel.

As a noun spandrel is

(architecture) the space (often 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.

As nouns the difference between girder and spandrel

is that girder is a beam of steel, wood, or reinforced concrete, used as a main horizontal support in a building or structure while spandrel is the space (often 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.