haunch
/hˈɔːntʃ/
noun
the inclined or sloping portion of an arch, beam, or lintel that provides additional support and stability to the structure, typically located near the springing point or the midpoint of the span
keystone
/ˈkiˌstoʊn/
noun
a stone located at the top center of an arch, keeping all the other stones together
crown
/ˈkɹaʊn/
noun
the decorative topmost part of a building, typically located at the roofline or the highest point of a structure
voussoir
/vˈaʊswɑːɹ/
noun
a wedge-shaped stone or masonry unit that is used to construct an arch or a vault
extrados
/ˈɛkstɹədˌoʊz/
noun
the outer or upper surface of an arch, vault, or similar curved structural element
springer
/ˈspɹɪŋɝ/
noun
the lowest voussoir, or wedge-shaped stone, of an arch or vault that rests on the impost or support
rise
/ˈɹaɪz/
noun
the vertical distance or height between the springing point and the highest point of the arch
impost
/ɪmpˈɑːst/
noun
the uppermost horizontal element or block that supports the weight of an arch or vault
springing point
/spɹˈɪŋɪŋ pˈɔɪnt/
noun
the point on a structure where an arch or vault begins to curve or rise
springing line
/spɹˈɪŋɪŋ lˈaɪn/
noun
an imaginary horizontal line that connects the springing points of a series of arches or vaults
intrados
/ˈɪntɹədˌoʊz/
noun
the inner or lower curve of an arch or vault
span
/ˈspæn/
noun
the area between two supports of a bridge or arch
triangular arch
/tɹaɪˈænɡjʊlɚɹ ˈɑːɹtʃ/
noun
a self-supporting structure formed by two diagonal members meeting at an apex, creating a triangular shape between two supports
corbel arch
/kˈɔːɹbəl ˈɑːɹtʃ/
noun
an architectural arch created by projecting and overlapping stones or bricks that gradually step inward until they meet at the top, forming a curved structure without the use of a central support
flat arch
/flˈæt ˈɑːɹtʃ/
noun
a horizontal or near-horizontal beam supported by vertical supports, commonly used to span openings in construction
Roman arch
/ɹˈoʊmən ˈɑːɹtʃ/
noun
a semicircular architectural element that was widely used in ancient Roman buildings, known for its structural stability and iconic design
horseshoe arch
/hˈɔːɹsʃuː ˈɑːɹtʃ/
noun
a U-shaped architectural element with inward-curving ends, often seen in Islamic and Moorish architecture, prized for its aesthetic beauty
trefoil arch
/tɹˈɛfɔɪl ˈɑːɹtʃ/
noun
a pointed arch with three overlapping cusps or lobes at the top, commonly seen in Gothic architecture for its decorative and intricate design
lancet arch
/lˈænsɪt ˈɑːɹtʃ/
noun
a narrow, pointed arch shape commonly used in Gothic architecture
segmental arch
/sɛɡmˈɛntəl ˈɑːɹtʃ/
noun
an architectural element that forms a partial curve, resembling a segment of a circle, and is commonly used to span openings such as doors and windows
ogee arch
/ˈoʊdʒiː ˈɑːɹtʃ/
noun
an architectural element that features a double-curvature shape, characterized by two opposite curves meeting at a point
triumphal arch
/tɹˈaɪʌmfəl ˈɑːɹtʃ/
noun
a monumental architectural structure, often with a large central arch and smaller side arches, designed to commemorate and celebrate significant events or military victories
three-centered arch
/θɹˈiːsˈɛntɚd ˈɑːɹtʃ/
noun
a gently curved architectural element with three distinct centers of curvature, commonly used in Renaissance and Gothic Revival styles for its aesthetic appeal
elliptical arch
/ɪlˈɪptɪkəl ˈɑːɹtʃ/
noun
an architectural element characterized by a smoothly curved shape that resembles an elongated ellipse, often used in classical and neoclassical architecture
reverse ogee arch
/ɹɪvˈɜːs ˈoʊdʒiː ˈɑːɹtʃ/
noun
an architectural element that features a concave curve at the top and a convex curve at the bottom, forming an inverted "S" shape
Tudor arch
/tjˈuːdɚɹ ˈɑːɹtʃ/
noun
a wide, flattened pointed arch commonly found in Tudor and Elizabethan architecture, adding a distinctively elegant and decorative touch to buildings
parabolic arch
/pˌæɹəbˈɑːlɪk ˈɑːɹtʃ/
noun
a curved architectural element shaped like a parabola, known for its structural strength and aesthetically pleasing design
ogive
/ˈɑːɡɪv/
noun
a curved or pointed arch-like element that has a smooth, continuous curve without any sharp angles
pointed arch
/pˈɔɪntᵻd ˈɑːɹtʃ/
noun
an architectural element characterized by a sharp, pointed shape formed by two curved segments that meet at the apex
gothic rib vault
/ɡˈɑːθɪk ɹˈɪb vˈɑːlt/
noun
an architectural construction that consists of a series of intersecting stone ribs that form a skeletal framework supporting the vaulted ceiling
rib vault
/ɹˈɪb vˈɑːlt/
noun
an architectural feature that consists of a series of arched ribs or arches that intersect to form a structural framework supporting a vaulted ceiling
fan vault
/fˈæn vˈɑːlt/
noun
an architectural feature characterized by a complex network of stone ribs radiating from a central point, creating a fan-like pattern in the ceiling or vault
barrel vault
/bˈæɹəl vˈɑːlt/
noun
a long, continuous, and semi-cylindrical arched ceiling often found in Roman, Byzantine, and Romanesque architecture, providing structural support and creating spacious interiors
groin vault
/ɡɹˈɔɪn vˈɑːlt/
noun
an architectural element formed by the intersection of two barrel vaults, commonly seen in Gothic and Renaissance architecture for structural strength and aesthetic appeal
cloister vault
/klˈɔɪstɚ vˈɑːlt/
noun
a ribbed architectural feature with intersecting stone ribs, commonly seen in cloisters and monastic buildings, offering both structural support and decorative elements
annular vault
/ɐnjˈʊlɑːɹ vˈɑːlt/
noun
an architectural element characterized by a circular or ring-shaped ceiling formed by a series of arches or vaults arranged in a circular pattern
Catalan vault
/kˈæɾɐlˌæn vˈɑːlt/
noun
an architectural feature characterized by a series of thin, self-supporting clay tiles or bricks arranged in a herringbone pattern to create a vaulted ceiling
abutment
/ɐbˈʌtmənt/
noun
a support structure or component that bears the weight and forces of an arch, bridge, or similar structure, typically located at the ends or sides of the structure
groin
/ˈɡɹɔɪn/
noun
a type of ceiling structure that is formed when two rounded vaults intersect at a right angle, commonly used in Gothic architecture
panel
/ˈpænəɫ/
noun
a section of the vaulted surface that is divided or segmented
secondary rib
/sˈɛkəndɚɹi ɹˈɪb/
noun
an additional supporting element that runs parallel to the main ribs or primary arches of the vault
spandrel
/spˈændɹəl/
noun
the triangular or curved space between an arch and the surrounding vertical supports, typically filled with decorative elements or panels
squinch
/skwˈɪntʃ/
noun
a small arch or corbelled structure that is used to create a smooth transition from a square or polygonal base to a circular or domed shape above
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