corbeling

1 of 2

noun

1
: corbel work
2
: the construction of a corbel

corbeling

2 of 2

present participle of corbel entry 2

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of corbeling was in 1548

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“Corbeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corbeling. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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