relieving arch

noun

1. discharging arch.

Word History and Origins

Origin of relieving arch¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

The fireplace opening is covered by a brick relieving arch, which is fortified by wrought-iron bar from to in.

From Project Gutenberg

Or you may use a straight lintel of stone, taking care to build a conspicuous, relieving arch above it of stone or colored brick.

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The weight of the superimposed wall is taken by a lintel with relieving arch above at the back of the arch.

From Project Gutenberg

The discharging or relieving arch, built above the architrave or lintel to take off the weight of the superstructure.

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