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skewback skewbackskew·back S0447600 (skyo͞o′băk′)n. Either of two inset abutments sloped to support an arch.skewback (ˈskjuːˌbæk) n1. (Architecture) the sloping surface on both sides of a segmental arch that takes the thrust2. (Architecture) one or more stones that provide such a surface ˈskewˌbacked adjskew•back (ˈskyuˌbæk) n. a sloping surface against which the end of an arch rests. [1695–1705] Skewback
skewback[′skyü ‚bak] (civil engineering) The beveled or inclined support at each end of a segmental arch. SkewbackThe sloping surface of a member that receives the component materials of an arch.skewback skewback 1. The sloping surface of an abutment which receives the thrust of an arch. 2. The stone, or course of stones, or steel plate, providing such a sloping surface.
springer, skewback, summer springer, 1: S 1. The impost or place where the vertical support for an archThesaurusSeespringer |