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| ancon |
a bracket, sometimes ornamental, used to support a molding, shelf, or the like. |
| bracket |
to provide support to with a bracket or brackets. [1/7 definitions] |
| bracket creep |
(informal) an increase in income leading to one's placement in a higher tax bracket, sometimes resulting in a net decrease in income as a result of higher tax rates and inflation. |
| cantilever |
in architecture, a long, low bracket used to support a balcony or cornice. [1/4 definitions] |
| corbel |
a bracket projecting from a wall to support an arch or cornice. [1/3 definitions] |
| oriel |
a bay window that projects from a wall and is usu. supported from below by a bracket. |
| sconce1 |
an ornamental wall bracket for a candle or light. |
| straddle |
to encompass or bracket. [1/8 definitions] |
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