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skew·back (sky

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Either of two inset abutments sloped to support an arch.

skewback

skewback [ˈskjuːˌbæk]

1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) the sloping surface on both sides of a segmental arch that takes the thrust

2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) one or more stones that provide such a surface

skewbacked adj

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