archivolt
Americannoun
noun
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a moulding around an arch, sometimes decorated
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the under surface of an arch
Etymology
Origin of archivolt
1725–35; < French archivolte < Italian archivolto < Medieval Latin *archivoltum, Latinization of Old French arvol < Late Latin arcus volūtus vaulted arch; see arch 1, vault 1
Example Sentences
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The pilasters, the moldings of the arch, the archivolt and jambs are all, in the lower order, most profusely covered with exquisite designs, admirably fitted to their respective fields, full of imagination and virility.
From Cathedrals of Spain by John A.
All the forms below are in stone; and the moulding 2, translated into stone, forms the universal archivolt of the early pointed arches of Venice, and windows of second and third orders.
From The Stones of Venice, Volume III (of 3) by Ruskin, John
The archivolt is a prominent band adorned with saw-teeth in high relief carved with a hollow row of triangular sticks.
From Romanesque Art in Southern Manche: Album by Lebert, Marie
The semi-circular arch is formed of an grain surrounded by an archivolt made of a chamfered band.
From Romanesque Art in Southern Manche: Album by Lebert, Marie
Great outermost archivolt of central door, St. Mark’s.
From The Stones of Venice, Volume III (of 3) by Ruskin, John
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