1. A stepped or notched pattern along the top edge of a wall or gable, resembling a crow's foot; a decorative or structural feature in architecture.
Usage: Also called crow-steps or crow's-foot steps.; Commonly found in Scottish and Northern European architecture.; Usually plural in form.

Examples

• The old Scottish castle featured distinctive crowsteps along its roofline.
• Medieval builders used crowsteps to add both strength and visual interest to gable walls.
• The crowsteps on the historic building were carefully restored during renovation.
• Architectural historians recognize crowsteps as a hallmark of Northern European design.
• The mansion's crowsteps created a dramatic silhouette against the evening sky.