flying buttress

fly·ing but·tress

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Definitions of flying buttress words

noun flying buttress a segmental arch transmitting an outward and downward thrust to a solid buttress that through its inertia transforms the thrust into a vertical one. 1
noun flying buttress Gothic arch supporting a wall 1
noun flying buttress a buttress supporting a wall or other structure by an arch or part of an arch that transmits the thrust outwards and downwards 0
noun flying buttress a buttress connected with a wall at some distance from it by an arch or part of an arch: it serves to resist outward pressure 0

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

First recorded in 1660-70

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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