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arc-boutant

/ˌɑːrk buːˈtɑ̃ː/

Traduction: Arc-boutant est un contrefort qui se tient séparé du bâtiment principal et est relié à lui par un arc, souvent utilisé dans l'architecture gothique.

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/ˌɑːrk buːˈtɑ̃ː/C2formalart
  • frArc-boutant est un contrefort qui se tient séparé du bâtiment principal et est relié à lui par un arc, souvent utilisé dans l'architecture gothique.

A noun referring to a buttress that stands apart from the main structure and is connected to it by an arch, commonly used in Gothic architecture.

  1. Flying buttressC2formalart

    A buttress that stands apart from the main structure and is connected to it by an arch, used to support the weight of a roof or vault.

    frArc-boutant

    • The cathedral's arc-boutant allowed for taller, thinner walls and larger stained glass windows.
    • Gothic architecture is famous for its use of the arc-boutant.
    • The arc-boutant transfers the thrust of the vault to a separate pier.

    Synonymesflying buttress

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