Definition of voussoir in English:

voussoir

noun ˈvuːswɑːvuˈswɑr

Architecture

A wedge-shaped or tapered stone used to construct an arch.
〔建筑〕（楔形或锥形）拱石
Example sentencesExamples
- This tomb is notable because it introduced for the first time in India the principle of the true arch with radiating voussoirs.
- At the underside of the sixth floor, the atrium narrows to a small opening encircled by polished granite voussoirs.
- It has to be remembered that even repeated patterns round a window required different models for each side, as well as for the voussoirs, keystone, and stop-ends, each of which had to be specially drawn.
- It consists of little more than seven arches, diminishing in height away from the center, decorated with alternating projecting voussoirs.
- Using stone salvaged from the exterior wall, a matching 6-foot voussoir was created in the north wall on Fifth Avenue.

Origin

Early 18th cent: via French from popular Latin volsorium, based on Latin volvere 'to roll'. The word, borrowed from Old French, was also used for a time in late Middle English.

Definition of voussoir in US English:

voussoir

nounvuˈswɑrvo͞oˈswär

Architecture

A wedge-shaped or tapered stone used to construct an arch.
〔建筑〕（楔形或锥形）拱石
Example sentencesExamples
- It consists of little more than seven arches, diminishing in height away from the center, decorated with alternating projecting voussoirs.
- At the underside of the sixth floor, the atrium narrows to a small opening encircled by polished granite voussoirs.
- It has to be remembered that even repeated patterns round a window required different models for each side, as well as for the voussoirs, keystone, and stop-ends, each of which had to be specially drawn.
- This tomb is notable because it introduced for the first time in India the principle of the true arch with radiating voussoirs.
- Using stone salvaged from the exterior wall, a matching 6-foot voussoir was created in the north wall on Fifth Avenue.

Origin

Early 18th century: via French from popular Latin volsorium, based on Latin volvere ‘to roll’. The word, borrowed from Old French, was also used for a time in late Middle English.

词汇	voussoir
释义	Definition of voussoir in English: voussoir noun ˈvuːswɑːvuˈswɑr Architecture A wedge-shaped or tapered stone used to construct an arch. 〔建筑〕（楔形或锥形）拱石 Example sentencesExamples This tomb is notable because it introduced for the first time in India the principle of the true arch with radiating voussoirs. At the underside of the sixth floor, the atrium narrows to a small opening encircled by polished granite voussoirs. It has to be remembered that even repeated patterns round a window required different models for each side, as well as for the voussoirs, keystone, and stop-ends, each of which had to be specially drawn. It consists of little more than seven arches, diminishing in height away from the center, decorated with alternating projecting voussoirs. Using stone salvaged from the exterior wall, a matching 6-foot voussoir was created in the north wall on Fifth Avenue. Origin Early 18th cent: via French from popular Latin volsorium, based on Latin volvere 'to roll'. The word, borrowed from Old French, was also used for a time in late Middle English. Definition of voussoir in US English: voussoir nounvuˈswɑrvo͞oˈswär Architecture A wedge-shaped or tapered stone used to construct an arch. 〔建筑〕（楔形或锥形）拱石 Example sentencesExamples It consists of little more than seven arches, diminishing in height away from the center, decorated with alternating projecting voussoirs. At the underside of the sixth floor, the atrium narrows to a small opening encircled by polished granite voussoirs. It has to be remembered that even repeated patterns round a window required different models for each side, as well as for the voussoirs, keystone, and stop-ends, each of which had to be specially drawn. This tomb is notable because it introduced for the first time in India the principle of the true arch with radiating voussoirs. Using stone salvaged from the exterior wall, a matching 6-foot voussoir was created in the north wall on Fifth Avenue. Origin Early 18th century: via French from popular Latin volsorium, based on Latin volvere ‘to roll’. The word, borrowed from Old French, was also used for a time in late Middle English.
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