rowlock
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ək, ˈrʌl-
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| —n | |
| Usual US and Canadian word: oarlock a swivelling device attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds an oar in place and acts as a fulcrum during rowing | |
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Rowlock
is always a great word to know.
So is elevation. Does it mean:
| a drawing that represents an object or structure as being projected geometrically on a vertical plane parallel to one of its sides |
| a projecting element of a fa?ade, used especially at the center or at each end and usually treated so as to suggest a tower |
Example sentences
All openings are defined by a double course of rowlock, segmental arched, header brick.
Another course of brick in rowlock defines a water table.
Header courses occur every sixth course and the fenestration is highlighted further by a singular rowlock course.
The wall plane itself is developed as a frame for the limestone panels, made of courses of rowlock brick.
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