请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 hagioscope
释义

Definition of hagioscope in English:

hagioscope

noun ˈhaɡɪəskəʊpˈhaɡēəˌskōp
  • another term for squint (sense 3 of the noun)
    Example sentencesExamples
    • On either side of the chancel arch is a hagioscope or squint, the south one being slightly larger than the north one, to allow for a view of the altar from the side pews.
    • They could not enter churches, but were allowed to look through hagioscopes or ‘squint windows’.
    • At the time when the north aisle was added, a hagioscope was made in the pier beside the chancel arch.
    • The squints, or hagioscopes, were originally angled but were unfortunately straightened by the Victorians.
    • Up to 60 years ago there was only one central arch with window or hagioscope on either side.
 
 

Definition of hagioscope in US English:

hagioscope

nounˈhaɡēəˌskōp
  • another term for squint (sense 3 of the noun)
    Example sentencesExamples
    • On either side of the chancel arch is a hagioscope or squint, the south one being slightly larger than the north one, to allow for a view of the altar from the side pews.
    • At the time when the north aisle was added, a hagioscope was made in the pier beside the chancel arch.
    • They could not enter churches, but were allowed to look through hagioscopes or ‘squint windows’.
    • Up to 60 years ago there was only one central arch with window or hagioscope on either side.
    • The squints, or hagioscopes, were originally angled but were unfortunately straightened by the Victorians.
 
 
随便看

 

英语词典包含464360条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/12/24 20:43:57