Spandrel

Definition:

• (n.) 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.
• (n.) A narrow mat or passe partout for a picture.

Compare spandrel with other words:

girder vs. spandrel

soffit vs. spandrel

content vs. spandrel

adaptation vs. spandrel

evolved vs. spandrel

characteristic vs. spandrel

design vs. spandrel

rug vs. spandrel

oriental vs. spandrel

horizontal vs. spandrel

spandrel vs. stair

contiguous vs. spandrel

extrados vs. spandrel

arch vs. spandrel

space vs. spandrel