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shouldered arch

 

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Noun shouldered arch has 1 sense
  1. shouldered arch - an arch consisting of a horizontal lintel supported at each end by corbels that project into the aperture
    --1 is a kind of
    arch

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Shouldered Arch

Definition: A type of arch in architecture that consists of two separate arches placed side by side and sharing a common central pillar or pier.

Examples:

Noun: The shouldered arches in the medieval cathedral add a sense of grandeur to the space.

Verb: The architect skillfully shouldered the arches to create a visually appealing entrance.

Adjective: The local craftsmen constructed a beautiful shouldered arch doorway for the historic building.

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