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16:09 Oct 19, 2018 |
German to English translations [PRO] Art/Literary - Architecture / church architecture | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Wendy Streitparth Germany Local time: 00:36 | ||||||
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3 +2 | (roof/ceiling) boss |
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3 | ribbed keystone |
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ribbed keystone Explanation: I think "ribbed keystone" could work in this context. |
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(roof/ceiling) boss Explanation: Bosses can often be found in the ceilings of buildings, particularly at the keystones at the intersections of a rib vault.[ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boss_(architecture) -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 39 mins (2018-10-19 16:49:00 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- The boss is actually mounted on the keystone. |
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