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ˌsubarcuˈation Archit. [sub- 2.] The construction of two or more subordinate arches under a main arch; the system of arches so constructed.
1845J. Ingram in Builder III. 465/2 The principle of sub⁓arcuation; that is the mode of constructing two inferior and subordinate arches under the third or main arch. a1878Sir G. Scott Lect. Archit. (1879) II. 112 The round pillar has lateral shafts to carry the sub-arcuation. |