Gothic arch
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Gothic arch
n.
A pointed arch, especially one with a jointed apex.
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Gothic arch
n
(Architecture) another name for lancet arch
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Goth′ic arch′
n.
a pointed arch, esp. one having only two centers and equal radii.
[1730–40]
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Noun | 1. | ![]() lancet, lancet arch - an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance pointed arch - an arch with a pointed apex; characteristic of Gothic architecture |
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