cornija
1. A structural piece of stone, wood, or metal jutting out from a wall to carry the weight of a beam or other structure above it
The corbel supports the weight of the upper floor without additional columns.
A cornija suporta o peso do andar superior sem colunas adicionais.
2. An architectural element projecting from the face of a wall, typically decorative as well as functional
The medieval cathedral featured ornate stone corbels carved with intricate designs.
A catedral medieval apresentava cornijas de pedra ornamentadas com designs intrincados.
Corbels are prominent in both colonial Brazilian architecture (especially in Bahia and Minas Gerais) and traditional Portuguese architecture. The term 'mão francesa' in Brazilian Portuguese reflects the French influence on decorative architectural elements. This is primarily a technical/architectural term with limited use in everyday conversation.
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