- 1. n. The portion of a vault by means of which the square space in the middle of a building is brought to an octagon or circle to receive a cupola. Source: opted
- 2. n. The part of a groined vault which is supported by, and springs from, one pier or corbel. Source: opted
- 3. (a) The portion of a vault by means of which the square space in the middle of a building is brought to an octagon or circle to receive a cupola. (b) The part of a groined vault which is supported by, and springs from, one pier or corbel. Source: webster
- 4. n. The portion of a vault by means of which the square space in the middle of a building is brought to an octagon or circle to receive a cupola. n. The part of a groined vault which is supported by, and springs from, one pier or corbel. Source: ecdict
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