hanging buttress
architecture
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In architecture, a hanging buttress is a buttress that is typically supported on a corbel. Buttresses, in general, are exterior supports, usually made of masonry, that project from a wall to strengthen it or to counteract the lateral thrust from arches or roofs. While buttresses have been used since ancient times, they are particularly associated with Gothic architecture, where they evolved into flying buttresses. Other types include pier buttresses, hanging buttresses, and various corner buttresses.12
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