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Angle brackets

Scope note

Use for brackets projecting from the intersection of two walls; when on the exterior, often to support a cornice; when on the interior, often to support a rafter.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30003605

Broader Terms used

brackets (structural elements)

Term used for

brackets, angle

Equivalent Terms used

angle bracket

Created

13yrs ago

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