lancet arch

lancet arch

n. An arch that is narrow and pointed like the head of a spear.

lancet arch

n (Architecture) a narrow acutely pointed arch having two centres of equal radii. Sometimes shortened to: lancet Also called: acute arch, Gothic arch, pointed arch or ogive

lan′cet arch`

n. an arch having a head that is acutely pointed.

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lancet arch - an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lancelancetGothic arch - a pointed arch; usually has a joint (instead of a keystone) at the apex

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