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pendentive

/pen-den-tiv/US // pɛnˈdɛn tɪv //UK // (pɛnˈdɛntɪv) //

激励,奖励性,悬赏,奖励

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Architecture.

    • : any of several spandrels, in the form of spherical triangles, forming a transition between the circular plan of a dome and the polygonal plan of the supporting masonry.
    • : any of several masonry devices, as squinches or trompes, for forming a transition between a circular or polygonal construction, as a dome or lantern, and supporting masonry of a different plan.
adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : functioning as, or substituting for, a pendentive: pendentive corbeling.

Examples

  • The last pendentive of the vaulting rests on a single shaft springing directly from a head-corbel.

  • The westernmost pendentive on either side rests on a Perpendicular corbel carved with delicate foliage.

  • The pendentive under the dome is similar in its construction to those under the dome of the curious church of Ainay, at Lyons.

  • In these examples a pendentive is formed at each angle of the square, and thus the octagonal base is formed for the vault.

  • The playful little fellow on the clouds below St. Matthew's feet looks across at the sprites of the opposite pendentive.

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