shouldered arch
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Definition
Noun: - An architectural arch formed by a horizontal beam (lintel) that is supported at each of its ends by a corbel (a projecting bracket) that extends into the open space (aperture) below it. This structure creates an arched opening without using a true curved arch.
Usage
- The shouldered arch is a distinctive feature in some early medieval and Romanesque architecture.
- The doorway was framed by a simple shouldered arch made of stone.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used primarily in architectural history and description to categorize a specific, less common type of arched opening that relies on corbeled supports rather than a continuous curve.
Variants and Related Words
- Corbel arch: A closely related, often synonymous term for an arch formed by corbels.
- Lintel: The horizontal beam used in a shouldered arch.
- Corbel: The projecting stone or brick support at each end of the lintel.
Synonyms
- Corbeled arch
Antonyms
- True arch
- Round arch
- Pointed arch
Related Phrases
- Corbeled construction: A broader building technique using corbels to support structures, which includes the shouldered arch.
Noun
- an arch consisting of a horizontal lintel supported at each end by corbels that project into the aperture