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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.

wikidiffcom

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Wikidiffcom has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

spandrel

English

Alternative forms

*spandril

Noun

(wikipedia spandrel) (en noun)
  • (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
  • (architecture) The triangular space under a stair; the material that fills the space
  • (architecture) A horizontal member between the windows of each storey of a tall building
  • An oriental rug having a pattern of arches; the design in the corners of such a rug, especially in a prayer rug
  • (genetics) A phenotypic characteristic that evolved as a side effect of a true adaptation

    • Derived terms

    *spandrelled

    References

    *OED