- skew arch
- (also skew bridge)noun an arch (or bridge) with the line of the arch not at right angles to the abutment.
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Skew arch — Skew Skew, a. Turned or twisted to one side; situated obliquely; skewed; chiefly used in technical phrases. [1913 Webster] {Skew arch}, an oblique arch. See under {Oblique}. {Skew back}. (Civil Engin.) (a) The course of masonry, the stone, or the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
skew arch — skew′ arch n. bui archit. an arch, as at the entrance to a tunnel, having sides, or jambs, that are not at right angles with the face • Etymology: 1835–45 … From formal English to slang
skew arch — n. an arch with jambs not at right angles with the face, as in a vault or tunnel which narrows or widens from its opening … English World dictionary
Skew arch — A skew arch (also known as an oblique arch) is a method of construction that enables an arch bridge to span an obstacle at some angle other than a right angle. This results in the faces of the arch not being perpendicular to its abutments and its … Wikipedia
skew arch — noun an arch whose jambs are not at right angles with the face • Hypernyms: ↑arch * * * noun : an arch whose jambs are not at right angles with the face * * * an arch, as at the entrance to a tunnel, having sides, or jambs, that are not at right… … Useful english dictionary
Skew Arch — See: Arch, Skew … Medieval glossary
skew arch — slanted arch, oblique arch … English contemporary dictionary
skew arch — an arch, as at the entrance to a tunnel, having sides, or jambs, that are not at right angles with the face. [1835 45] * * * … Universalium
skew arch — /ˈskju atʃ/ (say skyooh ahch) noun an arch whose axis is not perpendicular to the faces of its abutments, as where a railway crosses a road at an angle …
Skew — Skew, a. Turned or twisted to one side; situated obliquely; skewed; chiefly used in technical phrases. [1913 Webster] {Skew arch}, an oblique arch. See under {Oblique}. {Skew back}. (Civil Engin.) (a) The course of masonry, the stone, or the iron … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
