barrel arch

barrel arch

[′bar·əl ‚ärch] (architecture) A plain arch with a barrellike cross section in which the length is greater than the span (diameter).

barrel arch

An arch that is formed by a curved solid plate or slab, as contrasted with one formed with individual members or curved ribs. See also: arch

barrel arch

An arch formed of a curved solid plate or slab, as contrasted with one formed with individual curved members or ribs.