Definition of corb

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Corb (n.) A basket used in coal mines, etc. see Corf..

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Corbiestep :: Corbiestep (n.) One of the steps in which a gable wall is often finished in place of a continuous slope; -- also called crowstep.
Corbies :: Corbies (pl. ) of Corb.
Antiscorbutic :: Antiscorbutic (a.) Counteracting scurvy.
Plate :: Plate (n.) A horizontal timber laid upon a wall, or upon corbels projecting from a wall, and supporting the ends of other timbers; also used specifically of the roof plate which supports the ends of the roof trusses or, in simple work, the feet of the rafters..
Pendentive :: Pendentive (n.) The part of a groined vault which is supported by, and springs from, one pier or corbel..
Scorbute :: Scorbute (n.) Scurvy.
Corbel :: Corbel (n.) A bracket supporting a superincumbent object, or receiving the spring of an arch. Corbels were employed largely in Gothic architecture..
Scorbutical :: Scorbutical (a.) Of or pertaining to scurvy; of the nature of, or resembling, scurvy; diseased with scurvy; as, a scorbutic person; scorbutic complaints or symptoms..
Corbel-table :: Corbel-table (n.) A horizontal row of corbels, with the panels or filling between them; also, less properly used to include the stringcourse on them..
Corban :: Corban (n.) An offering of any kind, devoted to God and therefore not to be appropriated to any other use; esp., an offering in fulfillment of a vow..
Cress :: Cress (n.) A plant of various species, chiefly cruciferous. The leaves have a moderately pungent taste, and are used as a salad and antiscorbutic..
Water Cress :: Water cress () A perennial cruciferous herb (Nasturtium officinale) growing usually in clear running or spring water. The leaves are pungent, and used for salad and as an antiscorbutic..
Corb :: Corb (n.) An ornament in a building; a corbel.
Corbie :: Corbie (n.) Alt. of Corb.
Corbell :: Corbell (n.) Small gabions.
Cartouch :: Cartouch (n.) A cantalever, console, corbel, or modillion, which has the form of a scroll of paper.
Corban :: Corban (n.) An alms basket; a vessel to receive gifts of charity; a treasury of the church, where offerings are deposited..
Antiscorbutic :: Antiscorbutic (n.) A remedy for scurvy.
Scorbutic :: Scorbutic (a.) Alt. of Scorbutica.
Corb :: Corb (n.) A basket used in coal mines, etc. see Corf..
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