flying buttress

noun

Meaning

A buttress that stands apart from the structure that it supports, and is connected to it by an arch (flyer).

Etymology / origin

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Related words

arc-boutant(English)buttress(English)abutment(English)counterfort(English)flying bridge(English)butment(English)bridge(English)arch bridge(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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