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English-French architecture and construction dictionary. 2013.
English-French architecture and construction dictionary. 2013.
groin — [groin] n. [Early ModE phonetic rendering of grine, var. of grinde < ME grynde, prob. < OE, abyss, in sense “depression” (akin to grund, GROUND1)] 1. the hollow or fold where the abdomen joins either thigh 2. Archit. a) the sharp, curved… … English World dictionary
Groin vault — Gothic cross vault, St Mary s, Greifswald … Wikipedia
Rib vault — Cathedral of Reims, France … Wikipedia
groin — I. noun Etymology: alteration of Middle English grynde, from Old English, abyss; akin to Old English grund ground Date: circa 1532 1. the fold or depression marking the juncture of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh; also the… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Vaulting Rib — a diagonal arched rib which supports the cell of a vault ♦ Arch supporting vault, arch or raised moulding on groin. (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 415) Related terms: Vaulting … Medieval glossary
List of architectural vaults — The following is a list of arched structures known in architecture as vaults.* Ambulatory vault – the covered portion of the covered passage around a cloister. Often written in the context of an ambulatory vault mosaic. * Annular vault – A Barrel … Wikipedia
Vault (architecture) — A Vault (French. voute, Italian. volta, German. Gewölbe, Polish. sklepienie , Spanish. bóveda ) is an architectural term for an arched form used to provide a space with a ceiling or roof. url=http://concise.britannica.com/ebc/article… … Wikipedia
Gothic Architecture — • History of the style Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Gothic Architecture Gothic Architecture † … Catholic encyclopedia
architecture — /ahr ki tek cheuhr/, n. 1. the profession of designing buildings, open areas, communities, and other artificial constructions and environments, usually with some regard to aesthetic effect. Architecture often includes design or selection of… … Universalium
vault — vault1 vaultlike, adj. /vawlt/, n. 1. an arched structure, usually made of stones, concrete, or bricks, forming a ceiling or roof over a hall, room, sewer, or other wholly or partially enclosed construction. 2. an arched structure resembling a… … Universalium
Mirko Filipović — Born Mirko Filipović September 10, 1974 (1974 09 10) (age 37) Vinkovci, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia Other names … Wikipedia