sconcheon arch
- noun
- /ˈskɒnʧən ɑːrk/
- UK
:
arco de scoinson
- The sconcheon arch supports the weight of the wall above the door.
Examples
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The restoration of the manor house revealed a beautiful sconcheon arch above the medieval window.
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Architects often use a sconcheon arch to redistribute the weight of masonry over an alcove.
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A sconcheon arch allows for the stability of the stone wall despite the large door opening.
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Many old buildings feature beautiful sconcheon arches in their design.
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The restoration of the manor house revealed a beautiful sconcheon arch above the medieval window.
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Architects often use a sconcheon arch to redistribute the weight of masonry over an alcove.
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A sconcheon arch allows for the stability of the stone wall despite the large door opening.
Synonyms
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3.5
A curved structure that spans an opening and supports weight
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4.0
A curved opening people walk through, often made of stone or brick
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6.8
An arch with a pointed top used in old churches in Europe
A curved stone support inside a wall that holds weight above
A curved support inside a building or bridge that holds heavy weight
A curved support built between short floor beams to carry the weight of a fireplace opening
An arch with a curve smaller than a half circle used for doors and bridges
A curved opening in a wall that is lower than it is wide
A low arch that is less than half as high as it is wide
A straight horizontal top for a door or window made of angled stones that support each other
An arch with a gap at the top often filled with decorations
An arch with a rounded top that rests on stones sticking out from a wall like a bell
Surface Forms
Morphology
sconcheon + arch
The noun phrase is a straightforward modifier + noun compound: the first element specifies a type of arch, so its meaning is the arch described by the modifier. Although 'sconcheon' is a rare technical vocabulary item, if a learner knows the constituent meanings they can compositionally derive the MWE's definition rather than needing an idiomatic reading.
Etymology
Sconcheon arch is an arch built in the thickness of a wall to support the part of the wall above a window or door. Imagine a curved stone bridge hidden inside the wall: the sconcheon is the wall slot and the arch is the curved piece that 'holds up' the weight above the opening, so the name tells you it is an arch that supports the wall over an opening.