"corbie step" meaning in All languages combined

See corbie step on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈkɔːbi ˌstɛp/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈkɔːɹbi ˌstɛp/ [US] Audio: en-us-corbie step.ogg Forms: corbie steps [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} corbie step (plural corbie steps)
  1. (architecture) One of a series of step-like projections at the top of a gable. Categories (topical): Architecture Synonyms: cat-step, crow step, corbie-step, corbiestep Related terms: corbel, corbie gable
    Sense id: en-corbie_step-en-noun-z22y8GTH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: architecture

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Alternative forms

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