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General architecture

cant window

Architecture; General architecture

A bay window erected on a plan of canted outline; the sides of the window are at an angle with respect to the wall.

calotte

Architecture; General architecture

A dome, cupola, or structure of similar form, as a cup-shaped ceiling, the head of analcove, etc.

calyon

Architecture; General architecture

Flint or pebble-stone; used in building walls, etc.

calyx

Architecture; General architecture

An ornament resembling the outer protective covering of a flower; found, for example,in the Corinthian capital.

cam

Architecture; General architecture

In a lock, a rotating piece attached to the end of the cylinder plug to engage the locking mechanism.

camber arch

Architecture; General architecture

An arch having little rise; essentially a flat arch having a slightly upward curve toward its midpoint.

camber beam

Architecture; General architecture

A beam curved slightly upward toward the center.

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