three-centered arch

Definitions of three-centered arch
  1. noun
    a round arch whose inner curve is drawn with circles having three centers
    synonyms: basket-handle arch
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    type of:
    round arch
    an arch formed in a continuous curve; characteristic of Roman architecture
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