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Groined Vault

Definition: A groined vault, also known as a cross vault or a double-arched vault, is an architectural feature used in Gothic or Romanesque buildings, where two intersecting barrel vaults create a ribbed ceiling. The ribs form a pattern resembling a groin, hence the term groined vault.

Senses/Usages:

1. Architectural Sense: A type of vaulted ceiling constructed by the intersection of two barrel vaults.
2. Artistic Sense: A decorative element resembling a groined vault used in paintings, illustrations, or sculptures.

Sample Sentences:

1. The medieval cathedral featured an impressive groined vault that added grandeur to the interior.
2. The artist meticulously painted the intricate groined vault in the background of the masterpiece.

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