fan vaulting

noun

1. a system of fan vaults.

fan vaulting

noun

1. architect vaulting having ribs that radiate like those of a fan and spring from the top of a capital or corbel Also calledpalm vaulting

Word History and Origins

Origin of fan vaulting¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

The roof shows the first piece of fan-vaulting admitted into the cathedral.

From Project Gutenberg

A differently designed fan-vaulting spreads over every chapel.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• beam
• plaster
• roof