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skew arch

noun

  1. an arch, as at the entrance to a tunnel, having sides, or jambs, that are not at right angles with the face.

skew arch

noun

  1. an arch or vault, esp one used in a bridge or tunnel, that is set at an oblique angle to the span

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Word History and Origins

Origin of skew arch1

First recorded in 1835–45

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Example Sentences

Another bridge is a perfectly constructed skew arch, which the train crosses a few feet after leaving Chicago.

The skew-arch in the gateway at Perugia shows great knowledge in its execution.

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