| 单词 | welsh groin |
| 释义 | > as lemmasWelsh groin Welsh groin n. Architecture a groin (groin n.2 3) formed by the intersection of two cylindrical vaults of differing heights, the main longitudinal vault being higher than the side vaults. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > the arts > visual arts > architecture > arch > [noun] > vaulting > specific type Welsh groin1778 groin-vault1825 Welsh vaulting1835 Welsh vault1840 cross-vaulting1842 rear vault1844 barrel-form1849 barrel-vault1849 cross-vault1850 Welsh groining1867 tunnel-vault- 1778 W. Pain Carpenter's & Joiner's Repository facing Pl. LVIII Make a semi-circular Arch..that is commonly called a Welch Groin. 1817 W. Plees Acct. Island of Jersey 109 The front of the building stands on an open vaulted arcade, resting on Welch groins. 1849 E. Dobson Rudimentary Treat. Masonry & Stonecutting ii. 70 In fig. 46, plate 6, is shown the intersection of two vaults of different spans, springing from the same level. The groin thus produced is called a Welsh groin. 1907 Cycl. Archit., Carpentry & Building II. 138 Welsh groins are of common occurrence in masonry construction. 1992 Times (Nexis) 31 Oct. (Features section) Scott had introduced a complex system of ‘Welsh groins’ over the upper windows, to avoid what he called the usual ‘coal-scuttle’ effect where two vaults met. < as lemmas |
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