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KEY STONE [3 records]

Record 1 2010-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Jewellery

French

Domaine(s)
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architecture
  • Architectural Styles
DEF

The central stone ... at the top of an arch; the last which is placed in its position to complete the construction of an arch.

CONT

If instead of letting the stones meet each other, a third stone be interposed, after the manner of a key-stone, we have the element of an arch.

Key term(s)
  • head stone
  • key stone

French

Domaine(s)
  • Architecture
  • Styles en architecture
DEF

Pierre taillée qui permet de bloquer, en son centre, la courbe d'un arc ou d'une voûte à cintre plein, surbaissé ou outrepassé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Arquitectura
  • Estilos arquitectónicos
DEF

Dovela central de un arco.

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Record 3 1980-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
DEF

Élément constitutif d'un arc ou d'une voûte en pierre.

Spanish

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