archivolt

/ahr-kuh-vohlt/US // ˈɑr kəˌvoʊlt //UK // (ˈɑːkɪˌvəʊlt) //

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Definitions

n.名词 noun

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Architecture.
- : a molded or decorated band following the extrados of an arch or forming an archlike frame for an opening.

Archivolt, r′ki-volt, n. the band or moulding which runs round the lower part of the archstones of an arch.
Archivolt (rki-volt), in architecture, the ornamental band of mouldings on the face of an arch and following its contour.
The archivolt which frames it, doubtless belonged to a 12th century tomb.
The south-east door has in its tympanum the death of the Blessed Virgin, with angels in the archivolt holding candles.
The meaning of the sculpture in the archivolt was not clear to me, and seemed to refer to some legend.