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trimmer arch

American

noun

Building Trades.

an arch, usually of brick and in the form of half of a segmental arch, between a chimney and a header in a floor structure to support a hearth.

Etymology

Origin of trimmer arch

First recorded in 1825–35

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trimmer arch

The hearth, which may be of brick, stone, tile, or concrete, must be supported by a masonry trimmer arch or similar fire-resisting construction.

From If You're Going to Live in the Country by Lieberman, Frank

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