Meaning Of The Word Entasis
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Entasis Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Entasis?
entasis in American English
a slight, convex swelling in the shaft of a column: it prevents the illusion of concavity produced by a perfectly straight shaft noun: a slight convexity given to a column or tower, as to correct an optical illusion entasis in British English noun: a slightly convex curve given to the shaft of a column, pier, or similar structure, to correct the illusion of concavity produced by a straight shaft |
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