boog

Definitions of boog
  1. noun
    (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it
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    strek
    an arch with mutually supporting voussoirs that has a straight horizontal extrados and intrados
    puntboog, spitsboog
    an arch with a pointed apex; characteristic of Gothic architecture
    rondboog
    an arch formed in a continuous curve; characteristic of Roman architecture
    ereboog, erepoort, triomfboog, zegeboog
    a monumental archway; usually they are built to commemorate some notable victory
    ogief
    a pointed arch having an S-shape on both sides
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    bouwconstructie, bouwwerk, constructie
    a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
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