Norman arch

British  

noun

1. Also called: Roman arch.  a semicircular arch, esp one in the Romanesque style of architecture developed by the Normans in England

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Example Sentences

Entering under a carved Norman arch, we opened a heavy unlocked door to find the place utterly deserted.

From Washington Post • Nov. 6, 2015

In each bay on the triforium level a wide Norman arch envelops two smaller arches, supported by semi-circular piers on each side.

From Bell’s Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Hereford, A Description Of Its Fabric And A Brief History Of The Episcopal See by Fisher, A. Hugh (Alfred Hugh)

At the edge of the rough path which led to the cottage from the ravine below was a ruined Norman arch.

From The Call of the Blood by Lowell, Orson

We want some person capable of representing our mayor standing under the Norman arch of the cathedral.”

From The Life of George Borrow by Shorter, Clement K.

The great Norman arch was once more exposed to view; and, in place of the Decorated window, we now have three lancets at the back of the clerestory passage.

From Bell’s Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Hereford, A Description Of Its Fabric And A Brief History Of The Episcopal See by Fisher, A. Hugh (Alfred Hugh)