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The architectural member surrounding the curved opening of an arch, corresponding to the architrave in the case of a square opening.

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  1. n. The architectural member surrounding the curved opening of an arch, corresponding to the architrave in the case of a square opening.
  2. n. More commonly, the molding or other ornaments with which the wall face of the voussoirs of an arch is charged.
  3. (a) The architectural member surrounding the curved opening of an arch, corresponding to the architrave in the case of a square opening. (b) More commonly, the molding or other ornaments with which the wall face of the voussoirs of an arch is charged.
  4. A large theorbo, or double-necked lute, formerly in use, havingthe bass strings doubled with an octave, and the higher strings witha unison.
  5. n. The architectural member surrounding the curved opening of an arch, corresponding to the architrave in the case of a square opening. n. More commonly, the molding or other ornaments with which the wall face of the voussoirs of an arch is charged.