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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesspandrel
Pronunciation / Transliteration: spandrel
"Los spandrel del puente estaban adornados con esculturas."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The triangular space between the top of an arch and the rectangular frame that surrounds it.
"The artist painted intricate designs in the spandrels of the cathedral's arches." - 2
A similar space or area in architecture, often used for decorative purposes.
"The spandrels of the bridge were adorned with sculptures that depicted local history."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'spandrel' originates from the Latin word 'spandrilis', which refers to the space between the curve of an arch and the rectangular framework that supports it. The word evolved in architectural contexts during the Renaissance, reflecting the increasing complexity and ornamentation of structures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Spandrel" is said worldwide
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spandrel
Transliteration: spandrel
"Les spandrels de l'arc étaient décorés de motifs floraux."
Spandrel
Transliteration: Spandrel
"Die Spandrel in der Kathedrale waren kunstvoll verziert."
spandrel
Transliteration: spandrel
"Gli spandrel dell'arco erano decorati con affreschi."
spandrel
Transliteration: spandrel
"Los spandrel del puente estaban adornados con esculturas."
spandrel
Transliteration: spandrel
"Os spandrel da catedral eram ricamente decorados."
स्पैंड्रेल
Transliteration: spandrel
"कैथेड्रल के स्पैंड्रेल पर जटिल डिज़ाइन बनाए गए थे।"
拱圈之间的空间
Transliteration: gǒngquān zhījiān de kōngjiān
"教堂的拱圈之间的空间装饰着精美的图案。"
스팬드렐
Transliteration: seupaendeurel
"대성당의 스팬드렐은 복잡한 디자인으로 장식되어 있었다."
スパンドレル
Transliteration: supandoreru
"大聖堂のスパンドレルには精巧なデザインが施されていた。"
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