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skew arch

/skjuː ɑːrtʃ/

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/skjuː ɑːrtʃ/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТип арки в строительстве или инженерии, где арка построена под углом (косо) к своим опорам, а не перпендикулярно, часто используется в мостах или туннелях для размещения диагональных проходов.

A type of arch in construction or engineering where the arch is built at an angle (oblique) to its abutments, rather than perpendicular, often used in bridges or tunnels to accommodate diagonal passageways.

  1. Oblique archC2formal

    An arch whose axis is not perpendicular to its face, often used in bridges and tunnels to cross obstacles at an angle.

    ruКосой свод

    • The engineers designed a skew arch to carry the railway over the river at an angle.
    • Skew arches require complex stone cutting to maintain structural integrity.
    • The old stone bridge featured a beautiful skew arch.