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Skewback

UK
/ˈskjuːbæk/
US
/ˈskjuːbæk/
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Translation of "skewback" into Russian

skewback
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈskjuːbæk/
US
/ˈskjuːbæk/
skewback
skewbacks pl
The skewback is an essential part of the arch structure.
Пята является важной частью конструкции арки.
Additional translations
опорный камень

Definitions

skewback
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈskjuːbæk/
US
/ˈskjuːbæk/
A sloping surface on a wall or pier that supports the end of an arch.
The architect designed the skewback to ensure the arch was properly supported.
A stone or course of masonry with a sloping face that receives and transmits the thrust of an arch to its support.
Accurately cut skewbacks were laid before the brick arch was erected.