skewbacks

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A form of skewback — That portion of an abutment which is arranged to receive the force of a segmental or flat arch, having an inclined face corresponding with the adjoining voussoir. The side of an arch; the course of masonry on the top of an abutment with a slope for the base of the arch to rest against.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of skewback
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