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noun
An arch built in the body of a wall to relieve the pressure, as over a door or window.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: architecture
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noun
an undecorated arch that is included in order to strengthen or support a construction
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: arch, strengthener, reinforcement
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