three-centered arch
- noun
- Specialized
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arco de tres centros
- A three-centered arch allows for wider openings without excessive height.
Examples
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Architects used a three-centered arch to achieve both stability and a distinctive aesthetic.
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The cathedral was designed with a prominent three-centered arch over the main entrance.
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The three-centered arch is a unique architectural feature.
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Many historic buildings showcase a three-centered arch design.
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The cathedral was designed with a prominent three-centered arch over the main entrance.
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Architects used a three-centered arch to achieve both stability and a distinctive aesthetic.
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Many historic buildings showcase a three-centered arch design.
Synonyms
An arch with a wide, flat curve made from parts of three circles, often used in bridges and large buildings
How Many Centers
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Surface Forms
Morphology
three-centered + arch
The phrase is compositionally built from 'three' + 'centered' + 'arch' and literally describes an arch defined by three centers (i.e. three arcs drawn from different center points). Although somewhat technical, the meaning is directly derivable from the constituent words and similar descriptive compounds occur across languages, so a B1 learner who knows the parts can understand it.
Etymology
Three-centered arch comes from how the arch is drawn: it is made from three arcs, each drawn from a different center point, so the top forms a wide, gentle curve. That's why the name points to three different centers and the design gives a 'flatter' shape useful for creating 'wider openings' without much height.
