Pendentive

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounThe concave triangular sections of vaulting that provide the transition between a dome and the square base on which it is set and transfer the weight of the dome.

Synonyms

stalactite tholobate ribbed vault dome semidome imperial geodesic dome barrel vault butterfly roof pavilion roof double barrel vault disambulatory

Rhymes With

pendent of

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