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Meaning of corbie step | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈkɔːbi ˌstɛp

Definitions

One of a series of step-like projections at the top of a gable.

Examples

“It is a great red-brick house - that is, the front is of brick, with corbie steps on the gables and a text over the door; but the courtyard into which the omnibus drives is of black and white 'cage-work' in wood and plaster.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

corbie-messenger Corbii Mari Corbin corbina Corbit corbita

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