haunch
/hˈɔːntʃ/
nounthe 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
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1. The bowl of the dipper is the bear’s haunches, and the handle is its tail.
2. Before every bowl, they kind of lift up on their haunches the same exact way in the same exact time.
3. - Gonna brace the scissors, yeah, get in the haunches.
4. Ugh, I'm all sweaty at the haunches now.
5. I got the back haunches under control.
keystone
/ˈkiˌstoʊn/
nouna stone located at the top center of an arch, keeping all the other stones together
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1. The regulatory process under the Bush administration for base Keystone went very easily.
2. Not having any keystone adjustment, definitely an oversight
3. Cleveland's keystone, Daugherty, made his second straight appearance.
4. The first trait is a keystone of sorts.
5. The Nebula projector automatically corrects the vertical keystone.
crown
/ˈkɹaʊn/
nounthe decorative topmost part of a building, typically located at the roofline or the highest point of a structure
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1. Her samba school was crowned champion 22 times.
2. I love crowns.
3. Uh, sway crown.
4. The baby is crowning.
5. The only real sharp part is that crown around their head.
voussoir
/vˈaʊswɑːɹ/
nouna wedge-shaped stone or masonry unit that is used to construct an arch or a vault
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1. And you can see it's a combination of nicely cut ashlar blocks, down here, but also the voussoir blocks that we saw in the Falerii Novi gate, used over the arches.
2. The facing is a combination of stone-- look at the blocks, the ashlar blocks, and the voussoirs above the arches, and opus incertum work for the walls, as you can see here.
3. These are called voussoir blocks--
4. I put that word on the Monument List for you-- voussoir blocks, these wedge-shaped blocks, and has carved them in such a way that each one fits very effectively and very well into the overall scheme.
extrados
/ˈɛkstɹədˌoʊz/
nounthe outer or upper surface of an arch, vault, or similar curved structural element
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springer
/ˈspɹɪŋɝ/
nounthe lowest voussoir, or wedge-shaped stone, of an arch or vault that rests on the impost or support
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1. Max, a springer spaniel, uses his talent to offer therapy online.
2. Then he encountered a certain springer spaniel, who provided the key to happiness.
3. Springer was brought back and reunited with her family.
4. Another orca group has joined Springer's family.
5. oh I hate Jerry Springer
rise
/ˈɹaɪz/
nounthe vertical distance or height between the springing point and the highest point of the arch
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1. The average age at marriage is rising in many countries, too.
2. And unlike Bitcoins rally in 2017, which saw the price rise exponentially and then plummet.
3. Unemployment rose, and a new economic statistic was born: the misery index, the combination of unemployment and inflation.
4. My hopes rose.
5. The milk chocolate rose.
impost
/ɪmpˈɑːst/
nounthe uppermost horizontal element or block that supports the weight of an arch or vault
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1. And so I totally had imposter syndrome.
2. And earlier in the talk, you mentioned imposter syndrome.
3. I still battle with imposter syndrome all the time.
4. The imposter syndrome simply does get worse.
5. Everyone faces imposter syndrome to some extent.
springing point
/spɹˈɪŋɪŋ pˈɔɪnt/
nounthe point on a structure where an arch or vault begins to curve or rise
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springing line
/spɹˈɪŋɪŋ lˈaɪn/
nounan imaginary horizontal line that connects the springing points of a series of arches or vaults
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intrados
/ˈɪntɹədˌoʊz/
nounthe inner or lower curve of an arch or vault
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span
/ˈspæn/
nounthe area between two supports of a bridge or arch
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1. The powertrain lineup really spanned a pretty wide range of budgets and tastes and needs.
2. Your thumbnail spans the size of your fovea on your retina.
3. Her work spans the fields of evolution, behavior, morphology, genetics, genomics, development, and neurobiology.
4. His career has spanned multiple genres and mediums.
5. Like, games span all generations.
triangular arch
/tɹaɪˈænɡjʊlɚɹ ˈɑːɹtʃ/
nouna self-supporting structure formed by two diagonal members meeting at an apex, creating a triangular shape between two supports
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corbel arch
/kˈɔːɹbəl ˈɑːɹtʃ/
nounan 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
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flat arch
/flˈæt ˈɑːɹtʃ/
nouna horizontal or near-horizontal beam supported by vertical supports, commonly used to span openings in construction
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Roman arch
/ɹˈoʊmən ˈɑːɹtʃ/
nouna semicircular architectural element that was widely used in ancient Roman buildings, known for its structural stability and iconic design
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horseshoe arch
/hˈɔːɹsʃuː ˈɑːɹtʃ/
nouna U-shaped architectural element with inward-curving ends, often seen in Islamic and Moorish architecture, prized for its aesthetic beauty
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trefoil arch
/tɹˈɛfɔɪl ˈɑːɹtʃ/
nouna pointed arch with three overlapping cusps or lobes at the top, commonly seen in Gothic architecture for its decorative and intricate design
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lancet arch
/lˈænsɪt ˈɑːɹtʃ/
nouna narrow, pointed arch with a sharp apex, commonly used in Gothic architecture and characterized by its simplicity and elegance
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segmental arch
/sɛɡmˈɛntəl ˈɑːɹtʃ/
nounan 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
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ogee arch
/ˈoʊdʒiː ˈɑːɹtʃ/
nounan architectural element that features a double-curvature shape, characterized by two opposite curves meeting at a point
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triumphal arch
/tɹˈaɪʌmfəl ˈɑːɹtʃ/
nouna monumental architectural structure, often with a large central arch and smaller side arches, designed to commemorate and celebrate significant events or military victories
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1. It would be named the Triumphal Arch and would tower over the Arch de Triomphe in Paris.
2. In fact, the Triumphal Arch was planned to be so large that it’s French predecessor would be able to fit underneath it.
three-centered arch
/θɹˈiːsˈɛntɚd ˈɑːɹtʃ/
nouna gently curved architectural element with three distinct centers of curvature, commonly used in Renaissance and Gothic Revival styles for its aesthetic appeal
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elliptical arch
/ɪlˈɪptɪkəl ˈɑːɹtʃ/
nounan architectural element characterized by a smoothly curved shape that resembles an elongated ellipse, often used in classical and neoclassical architecture
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reverse ogee arch
/ɹɪvˈɜːs ˈoʊdʒiː ˈɑːɹtʃ/
nounan architectural element that features a concave curve at the top and a convex curve at the bottom, forming an inverted "S" shape
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Tudor arch
/tjˈuːdɚɹ ˈɑːɹtʃ/
nouna wide, flattened pointed arch commonly found in Tudor and Elizabethan architecture, adding a distinctively elegant and decorative touch to buildings
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parabolic arch
/pˌæɹəbˈɑːlɪk ˈɑːɹtʃ/
nouna curved architectural element shaped like a parabola, known for its structural strength and aesthetically pleasing design
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ogive
/ˈɑːɡɪv/
nouna curved or pointed arch-like element that has a smooth, continuous curve without any sharp angles
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pointed arch
/pˈɔɪntᵻd ˈɑːɹtʃ/
nounan architectural element characterized by a sharp, pointed shape formed by two curved segments that meet at the apex
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gothic rib vault
/ɡˈɑːθɪk ɹˈɪb vˈɑːlt/
nounan architectural construction that consists of a series of intersecting stone ribs that form a skeletal framework supporting the vaulted ceiling
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rib vault
/ɹˈɪb vˈɑːlt/
nounan architectural feature that consists of a series of arched ribs or arches that intersect to form a structural framework supporting a vaulted ceiling
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fan vault
/fˈæn vˈɑːlt/
nounan 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
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barrel vault
/bˈæɹəl vˈɑːlt/
nouna long, continuous, and semi-cylindrical arched ceiling often found in Roman, Byzantine, and Romanesque architecture, providing structural support and creating spacious interiors
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groin vault
/ɡɹˈɔɪn vˈɑːlt/
nounan architectural element formed by the intersection of two barrel vaults, commonly seen in Gothic and Renaissance architecture for structural strength and aesthetic appeal
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cloister vault
/klˈɔɪstɚ vˈɑːlt/
nouna ribbed architectural feature with intersecting stone ribs, commonly seen in cloisters and monastic buildings, offering both structural support and decorative elements
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annular vault
/ɐnjˈʊlɑːɹ vˈɑːlt/
nounan architectural element characterized by a circular or ring-shaped ceiling formed by a series of arches or vaults arranged in a circular pattern
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Catalan vault
/kˈæɾɐlˌæn vˈɑːlt/
nounan architectural feature characterized by a series of thin, self-supporting clay tiles or bricks arranged in a herringbone pattern to create a vaulted ceiling
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abutment
/ɐbˈʌtmənt/
nouna 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
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1. The abutment it's like the abutment, the abutment bridge, bridge-- -
2. The abutment it's like the abutment, the abutment bridge, bridge-- -
3. Hit the abutment of a bridge, and his life was wiped out.
4. So, arch bridges normally need strong abutments at either side to push against that can withstand the extra horizontal loads.
5. These signs are on the end of bridge abutments, traffic islands, signs, concrete barriers.
groin
/ˈɡɹɔɪn/
nounthe intersection or junction of two vaults or arches, creating a diagonal, ribbed or groined vaulting system commonly used in Gothic architecture
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1. - Keep your groin to yourself.
2. My groins is sore.
3. Just aiming the groin.
4. Gouge their eyes, stomp on their feet, knee their groin.
5. Your groin is here.
panel
/ˈpænəɫ/
nouna section of the vaulted surface that is divided or segmented
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1. So our panel this morning captures this plural meaning of feminisms.
2. Fabric panels can hide a multitude of problems.
3. The panel identified failures in the original investigation.
4. The room has paneled walls, soft pendant lighting against a dark ceiling, and even large accent panels of live-edge wood.
5. What are panels? -
secondary rib
/sˈɛkəndɚɹi ɹˈɪb/
nounan additional supporting element that runs parallel to the main ribs or primary arches of the vault
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spandrel
/spˈændɹəl/
nounthe triangular or curved space between an arch and the surrounding vertical supports, typically filled with decorative elements or panels
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1. If the adult moth sensed a wool sweater in a wardrobe, why would it lay its eggs on a spandrels Borat mankini?
2. Within arc bridges themselves, you could have a spandrel arc bridge, where the deck is above the arch.
3. And then in either spandrel, or triangular area at either side of the keystones, we see victories, flying female figures of victory, that are of course making reference, in a general way, to this great victory that Titus had over Jerusalem.
4. Fences, foundation, friezes, spandrels, we'll just make it a nice icy house.
5. And, as I've already described, the bases, the spandrels, and the frieze all belong to the Constantinian period.
squinch
/skwˈɪntʃ/
nouna 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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1. They're going to squinch and go through.
2. If you just trim it short on the side and put some hair wax on top and squinch to the left then you're good to go.
3. Don't squinch your eyes, because then- -