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IMPOSTA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2001-04-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Architecture
- Architectural Styles
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- impost
1, record 1, English, impost
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The horizontal mouldings which receive, or upon which rest, an arch springing from a wall or square column. 2, record 1, English, - impost
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A masonry unit or course, often distinctively profiled, which receives and distributes the thrust at each end of an arch. 3, record 1, English, - impost
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The horizontal joint at the top of the pier, at the spring of the arch, is also generally marked by a molding, which is called an impost. 4, record 1, English, - impost
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The impost is often confused with the "springer" which is the lowest voussoir of a masonry arch. 5, record 1, English, - impost
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Architecture
- Styles en architecture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- imposte
1, record 1, French, imposte
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pierre saillante qui forme le couronnement du piédroit d'un arc; l'imposte sert d'assise à l'architrave ou à l'arc d'une baie. 2, record 1, French, - imposte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[L'imposte] est au piédroit ce que le chapiteau est à la colonne. Selon sa forme, l'imposte est dite «cintrée» (plan courbe), «coupée» (interrompue par des colonnes) ou «mutilée» (au nu du dosseret). 2, record 1, French, - imposte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura
- Estilos arquitectónicos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- imposta
1, record 1, Spanish, imposta
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte superior de una columna o pilar sobre la que descansa un arco o bóveda. 2, record 1, Spanish, - imposta
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