The two lower rows of tubes at each end pier were then drilled through to the extrados of the brickwork to act as weep holes and assist in the drainage from the backs of the arches.
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Extrados
Synonyms for "extrados" (3 found)
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Noun(1 words)
arch exterior
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Noun(1 words)
outer curve
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Noun(1 words)
outer face
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