spandrel

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Synonyms: spandril, splandrel, mandrel, spancel, spaniel, spandrels, sandel, spindel, spandex, sandre, standel

Antonyms: spandril, splandrel, mandrel, spancel, spaniel, spandrels, sandel, spindel, spandex, sandre, standel

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|architectural element}} The [[space]] (often more or less 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.
2. {{lb|en|architecture}} [[horizontal|Horizontal]] member between the windows of successive storeys of a tall building.
3. {{lb|en|architecture}} The triangular space under a [[stair]]; the material that fills the space.
4. An [[oriental]] [[rug]] having a pattern of arches; the [[design]] in the corners of such a rug, especially in a [[prayer rug]].
5. {{lb|en|evolutionary theory}} A [[phenotypic]] [[characteristic]] that [[evolved]] as a [[side effect]] of an [[adaptation]] in response to [[Wikipedia:Evolutionary pressure|evolutionary pressure]].
6. {{lb|en|Philippines|construction|architecture}} [[soffit]] {{q|usually used to describe metal or corrugated [[plastic]] types of [[roof]] soffit}}

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