ogee arch

2 definitions found

ogee arch - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Ogee \O*gee"\, n. [F. ogive, augive, LL. augiva, of uncertain
     origin; cf.LL. ogis a support, prop. L. augere to increase,
     strengthen, Sp. auge highest point of power or fortune,
     apogee, Ar. auj, an astronomical term.]
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     1. (Arch.) A molding, the section of which is the form of the
        letter S, with the convex part above; cyma reversa. See
        Illust. under Cyma.
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     2. Hence, any similar figure used for any purpose.
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     Ogee arch (Arch.), a pointed arch, each of the sides of
        which has the curve of an ogee, that is, has a reversed
        curve near the apex.
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ogee arch - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  ogee arch
      n 1: a pointed arch having an S-shape on both sides [syn: ogee arch
           , keel arch]