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barrel vault

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barrel vault
n.
A simple continuous vault, typically semicircular in cross section. Also called tunnel vault, wagon vault.
barrel vault
n
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) Architect a vault in the form of a half cylinder Also called wagon vault tunnel vault
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Noun1.barrel vaultbarrel vault - the simplest form of vault; a single continuous arch
vault - an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof


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