英语词汇“emplecton”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

emplecton

/ɪmˈplɛktɒn/ /ɪmˈplɛkt(ə)n/ /ɛmˈplɛktɒn/

noun

Chiefly with reference to Greek and Roman architecture: a method of building or type of masonry consisting of a double external wall of close-fitting stonework or brickwork, with a core of rubble and mortar or rubble and clay, sometimes also incorporating cross walls or blocks used for reinforcement and to bind the faces together. Also: the infill of such a wall. Frequently attributive, as emplecton technique, emplecton work, etc.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From classical Latin emplecton, type of masonry (Pliny) from Hellenistic Greek ἔμπλεκτον, type of masonry (attested as a Greek word in the classical Latin author Vitruvius), use as noun of ἔμπλεκτος inwoven from ἐμ-, variant (before a labial) of ἐν- + πλεκτός plaited, twisted, after ἐμπλέκειν to plait or weave, entwine.

单词	emplecton
释义	emplecton /ɪmˈplɛktɒn/ /ɪmˈplɛkt(ə)n/ /ɛmˈplɛktɒn/ noun Chiefly with reference to Greek and Roman architecture: a method of building or type of masonry consisting of a double external wall of close-fitting stonework or brickwork, with a core of rubble and mortar or rubble and clay, sometimes also incorporating cross walls or blocks used for reinforcement and to bind the faces together. Also: the infill of such a wall. Frequently attributive, as emplecton technique, emplecton work, etc. Origin Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From classical Latin emplecton, type of masonry (Pliny) from Hellenistic Greek ἔμπλεκτον, type of masonry (attested as a Greek word in the classical Latin author Vitruvius), use as noun of ἔμπλεκτος inwoven from ἐμ-, variant (before a labial) of ἐν- + πλεκτός plaited, twisted, after ἐμπλέκειν to plait or weave, entwine.
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