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flat arch

/flæt ɑːrtʃ/

Traduction: Type d'arc architectural dont l'intrados est horizontal ou presque horizontal, souvent utilisé en maçonnerie pour couvrir une ouverture tout en conservant un profil bas.

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/flæt ɑːrtʃ/C1formalart
  • frType d'arc architectural dont l'intrados est horizontal ou presque horizontal, souvent utilisé en maçonnerie pour couvrir une ouverture tout en conservant un profil bas.

A type of architectural arch that has a horizontal or nearly horizontal intrados (underside), often used in masonry construction to span openings while maintaining a low profile.

  1. Flat archC1formal

    A type of architectural arch that has a horizontal or nearly horizontal intrados (underside), often used in masonry or brickwork.

    frarc surbaissé

    • The old bridge featured a flat arch design to support the roadway.
    • Masons carefully cut the stones to create a perfect flat arch.
    • Flat arches are commonly found in classical and neoclassical buildings.