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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A simple roof having a curved, often semicircular cross section; used to span large distances in railway stations, churches, etc. Usually supported on columns.
2. 2
   the simplest form of vault; a single continuous arch wordnet
3. 3
   A building profile featuring a rounded profile to the roof on the short axis, but with no angle change on a cut along the long axis.

Synonyms

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arched ceilingtunnel vaultvaulted tunnel

Antonyms

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arched vaultsflat ceilingrib vaults