Gothic arch

Gothic arch

n. A pointed arch, especially one with a jointed apex.

Gothic arch

n (Architecture) another name for lancet arch

Goth′ic arch′

n. a pointed arch, esp. one having only two centers and equal radii. [1730–40]

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Gothic arch - a pointed arch; usually has a joint (instead of a keystone) at the apexlancet, lancet arch - an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lancepointed arch - an arch with a pointed apex; characteristic of Gothic architecture

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