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свод — meaning in English

svod

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English meaning

  • arch noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
  • archway noun A passageway covered by an arch, particularly one made of masonry.
  • cupola noun A dome-shaped ornamental structure located on top of a larger roof or dome.
  • dome noun A rounded, hemispherical roof or ceiling.
  • roof noun The structure covering the top of a building or vehicle.
  • vault noun A strong, secure room, especially one used to store money, valuables, or important records.

Senses

свод is used for these senses in English:

  • arch (anatomy) The curved part of the bottom of a foot.
  • archway A passageway covered by an arch, particularly one made of masonry.
  • cupola (architecture) A dome-shaped ornamental structure located on top of a larger roof or dome.
  • dome (architecture) A structural element resembling the hollow upper half of a sphere.
  • dome (by extension) Anything shaped like an upset bowl, often used as a cover.
  • ogive (architecture) A Gothic pointed arch, or a rib of a Gothic vault.
  • roof The upper part of a cavity.
  • vault An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.

arch — full definition

  1. noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
  2. verb To bend into a curved shape.
  3. adj Deliberately playful, knowing, or mischievous, often in tone or expression.
  4. adj Chief or foremost, used as a prefix in words like "archenemy" or "archbishop".

archway — full definition

  1. noun A passageway covered by an arch, particularly one made of masonry.
  2. noun A doorway with a semilunar-shaped top.

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