der Krag
Translation
corbel, bracket, cantilever
Examples
Der Balkon wird von einem Krag gestützt.
The balcony is supported by a corbel.
Der steinerne Krag ist reich verziert.
The stone corbel is richly decorated.
Grammar Patterns
to be supported by ((Dative)) to be supported by a corbel Der Balkon wird von einem Krag gestützt.
Similar Words
Konsole (console), Träger (beam), Stütze (support)
Etymology
Related to 'Kragen' (collar), likely due to the shape of a supporting element protruding from a wall like a collar.
Memory Tips
This is a technical architectural term. Think of a building's 'collar' (Kragen) sticking out to support something.