
Skewback
UK
/ˈskjuːbæk/
US
/ˈskjuːbæk/

Перевод слова "skewback" на Русский язык
Опеределения
skewback
СуществительноеUK
/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.