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console.

a projection or spur on a wall, generally in the form of an "S", supporting a cornice, balcony etc.

7 characters3 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

noun/kɔ̃.sɔl/
  1. a projection or spur on a wall, generally in the form of an "S", supporting a cornice, balcony etc.

    feminine
  2. projecting piece of timber in the form of a cantilever arm

    feminine
  3. piece of furniture abutted against a wall, serving as adornment and for the presentation of other fitments (such as pieces in bronze, clocks, vases etc.)

    feminine
  4. upper part of the harp holding the chords, or the controlling interface of a pipe organ

    feminine
  5. video game console, electronic gadget serving in order to play video games

    feminine
  6. physical interface allowing the control of an electronic system

    feminine
  7. programmed interface of a system

    feminine
Where this word comes from

Probably a shortened from consolateur, denoting the same architectural element, ultimately from consoler (“to console, to comfort”).

verb/kɔ̃.sɔl/
  1. inflection of consoler: first/third-person singular present indicative/subjunctive

    first-person · form-of · indicative · present · singular · subjunctive · third-person
  2. inflection of consoler: second-person singular imperative

    form-of · imperative · second-person · singular
Where this word comes from

Probably a shortened from consolateur, denoting the same architectural element, ultimately from consoler (“to console, to comfort”).

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