squinching

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Englisch - Türkisch

Definition von squinching im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch

squinch
(Mimarlık) tonozbingi
squinch
(Mimarlık) tromp
squinch
(Mimarlık) tonoz
squinch
köşe kemeri
squinch
payanda kemeri
squinch
i., mim. tonoz bingi, tromp
squinch
tonoz bingi
squinch
tonoz bingi arch
Englisch - Englisch

Definition von squinching im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

squinch
A structure constructed between two adjacent walls to aid in the transition from a polygonal to a circular structure; as when a dome is constructed on top of a square room
squinch
to scrunch up (one's face)
squinch
draw back, as with fear or pain; "she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"
squinch
n. A structure, such as a section of vaulting or corbeling, set diagonally across the interior angle between two walls to provide a transition from a square to a polygonal or more nearly circular base on which to construct a dome. To squeeze, twist, or draw together: squinched her eyes shut
squinch
a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire) crouch down
squinch
A small arch thrown across the corner of a square room to support a superimposed mass, as where an octagonal spire or drum rests upon a square tower; called also sconce, and sconcheon
squinch
partly close one's eyes; "The children squinted to frighten each other"
squinch
{f} crouch down; squint, squeeze, tense up the muscles of the eyes; flinch, draw back, show fear
squinch
a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire)
squinch
crouch down