skew arch

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skew arch

An arch having sides not at right angles to the face of its abutments.

skew arch

(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) an arch or vault, esp one used in a bridge or tunnel, that is set at an oblique angle to the span

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skew arch - an arch whose jambs are not at right angles with the face

arch - (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it

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