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Cross vault

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cross-vaultingnoun(architecture) cross vaults generally
vaultingnounThe sport of gymnastics and dance routines performed on horseback, and on the longe line.
overcroftnounA room between the vaulting and the roof of a church
vaultnounAn arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.
barrel vaultnoun(architecture) A simple roof having a curved, often semicircular cross section; used to span large distances in railway stations, churches, etc. Usually supported on columns.
cellnoun(biology) The basic unit of a living organism, consisting of a quantity of protoplasm surrounded by a cell membrane, which is able to synthesize proteins and replicate itself.
severynoun(architecture) A compartment of a vaulted ceiling.
vaulting horsenoun(gymnastics) An apparatus with an upholstered body but no pommels; since about 2000 replaced with vault, also called vaulting table.
westworknoun(architecture) The vaulted monumental structure at the western end of a church constructed in some medieval styles, flanked by two towers and containing the entrance.
star vaultnoun(architecture) A vault whose ribs radiate to form patterns reminiscent of stars
cryptoporticusnoun(Roman architecture) A vaulted corridor or arcade at, or just below ground level; normally lit by openings in the upper part of the vault. Also a roofed promenade that is enclosed with side walls that have windows or openings instead of columns.
ossaturenounA skeletal framework; an underlying structure.
vaulting boxnoun(gymnastics) A layered wooden box that is padded with leather, used in gymnastics.
triforiumnoun(architecture) The gallery of arches above the side-aisle vaulting in the nave of a church.
sail vaultnoun(architecture) A dome-shaped vault constrained to the square inscribed in the base circle.
cryptnounAn underground vault.
undercroftnounA cellar or vaulted storage room.
cameranoun(photography) A device for taking still or moving pictures or photographs.
arcadenounSynonym of amusement arcade.
garret windownoun(architecture) A skylight that lies along the slope of the roof.

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