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ribbed vault

/rɪbd vɔːlt/

Traducción: Elemento arquitectónico formado por un armazón de nervios o arcos cruzados que sostienen un techo abovedado, típico de la arquitectura gótica y románica.

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/rɪbd vɔːlt/C1formalart
  • esElemento arquitectónico formado por un armazón de nervios o arcos cruzados que sostienen un techo abovedado, típico de la arquitectura gótica y románica.

An architectural feature consisting of a framework of intersecting arched ribs that support a vaulted ceiling, commonly found in Gothic and Romanesque buildings.

  1. Architectural vaultC1formal

    An architectural feature consisting of a framework of ribs or arches that support a ceiling or roof, typically found in Gothic cathedrals.

    esbóveda de crucería

    • The cathedral's ribbed vault allowed for taller and more elaborate ceilings.
    • Medieval builders used ribbed vaults to distribute weight more efficiently.
    • The ribbed vault is a defining characteristic of Gothic architecture.