ogee arch
- noun
- /oʊˈdʒi ɑrtʃ/
- Specialized
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arco ogee
- The ogee arch is a hallmark of Gothic cathedrals.
Examples
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The windows are framed by beautiful ogee arches typical of the period.
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Restoring the old manor house involved repairing several damaged ogee arches.
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Medieval cathedrals often used the ogee arch to create an elegant, intricate appearance.
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Many ogee arches can be seen in medieval churches.
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Medieval cathedrals often used the ogee arch to create an elegant, intricate appearance.
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Restoring the old manor house involved repairing several damaged ogee arches.
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The windows are framed by beautiful ogee arches typical of the period.
Synonyms
A pointed arch with S-shaped curves on each side like a ship's bottom
How Pointed
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6.8
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The term combines a descriptor 'ogee' (an S-shaped decorative profile) with 'arch' (an arched construction), so the meaning — an arch with an ogee/S-shaped profile — is directly derivable from the parts. This compositional, descriptive pattern is typical in architectural vocabulary and should be clear to a B1 learner who knows both constituent words.
Etymology
Ogee arch is named for the bold ogee curve in its sides. Picture two S-shaped lines facing each other and meeting in a point at the top; because of that S-shape, the name is used for these elegant, pointed arches.