Definitions for: Spandrel

[n] an approximately triangular surface area between two adjacent arches and the horizontal plane above them

Webster (1913) Definition: Span"drel, n. [From Span.]
1. (Arch.) The irregular triangular space between the curve
of an arch and the inclosing right angle; or the space
between the outer moldings of two contiguous arches and a
horizontal line above them, or another arch above and
inclosing them.

2. A narrow mat or passe partout for a picture. [Cant]

Synonyms: spandril

See Also: surface

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