đường cuốn
Definition
- Noun (Architecture):
- Vault: A curved, often arched, structural element made of brick, stone, or concrete that forms a ceiling or roof.
- Archivolt: The continuous molding or band framing an archway.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Kiến trúc Gothic nổi tiếng với những đường cuốn bằng đá cao vút. (Gothic architecture is famous for its tall stone vaults.)
- Đường cuốn cổng chính được chạm khắc tinh xảo. (The main gate's archivolt is intricately carved.)
Advanced Usage
- "Đường cuốn gạch": brick vault.
- Hầm rượu sử dụng đường cuốn gạch để chịu lực. (The wine cellar uses a brick vault for structural support.)
Variants and Related Words
- Vòm cuốn (n): arch, vault. Often used interchangeably with "đường cuốn" to describe an arched structure.
- Vòm cuốn của nhà thờ tạo cảm giác choáng ngợp. (The church's arch creates an overwhelming feeling.)
Synonyms
- Vault: An arched form used to provide a space with a ceiling or roof.
- Archivolt: The ornamental molding on the face of an arch.
Related Terms
- Kiến trúc vòm (n): vaulted architecture. The general architectural style or technique using vaults.
- Kiến trúc La Mã cổ đại phát triển nhiều kỹ thuật kiến trúc vòm. (Ancient Roman architecture developed many vaulted architecture techniques.)