Spandrels is valid Scrabble Word

Definitions for SPANDRELS in dictionary:

NOUN:
• SPANDREL, a space between two adjoining arches, also SPANDRIL
• the almost triangular space between one side of the outer curve of an arch, a wall, and the ceiling or framework.
• the space between the shoulders of adjoining arches and the ceiling or moulding above.

Words related to SPANDRELS

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How to use SPANDRELS in a sentence

• The nave roof spandrels, above the tie-beams, have large painted figures of angels, supporting between them shields emblazoned with the instruments of the Passion.
• Below the spandrels and archivolte, on either side of the arched entrance, are the flowered panels above-mentioned, alike in most respects, but varying in some of their details.
• The places selected were the front of the middle staircase, the exact centre of the whole work, and the space adjoining the spandrels to the extreme right and the extreme left.
• Above the spandrels, on the parapet which fenced the stairs, was a line of figures representing attendants bringing into the palace materials for the banquet.
• Nearly all the small spandrels formed by the various ornaments are perforated, and this imparts a remarkable air of lightness to the window.
• The spandrels of the triforium are decorated with circles of carved foliage, five to each bay, on the west side.
• In the spandrels of the main arches are coats of arms, mainly of benefactors.
• The pillars supporting the canopy have fine capitals, and above them are cusped arches, with richly-carved scroll work in their spandrels.
• The front entrance archway has highly enriched spandrels and two lateral octagonal staircase buttress turrets at the angles.
• The filling of the spandrels between these niches and that of the spandrels between the arches of the upper stage is especially noteworthy.
• Four spandrels from the corners ran up to join a sharp cup-shaped roof.
• On the long strip and on the two spandrels are scenes from the Death and Resurrection of Our Lord.

Similar words containing SPANDREL without suffix s

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