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voussoir

/ˈvuː.swɑːr/

翻译: 拱石,又称拱楔块,是砌筑拱券或拱顶时使用的楔形石块或砖块,通常沿弧线排列以分散荷载。

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noun

/ˈvuː.swɑːr/C2formaltechnical
  • zh拱石,又称拱楔块,是砌筑拱券或拱顶时使用的楔形石块或砖块,通常沿弧线排列以分散荷载。

A wedge-shaped stone or brick used in the construction of an arch or vault, typically arranged in a curved line to distribute weight.

  1. Wedge-shaped stone blockC2formal

    A wedge-shaped stone or brick used in the construction of an arch or vault.

    zh楔形石块

    • The ancient Romans carefully cut each voussoir to fit perfectly in the arch.
    • The central voussoir at the top of the arch is called the keystone.
    • Each voussoir in the bridge was numbered for precise assembly.
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  • voussoirs plural form
  • voussoirs' possessive plural form
  • voussoir's possessive singular form