escarzano

English translation: segmental arches

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Spanish term or phrase:	arcos escarzanos
English translation:	segmental arches
Entered by:	Berni Armstrong

15:37 Mar 8, 2001

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Tech/Engineering - Architecture

Spanish term or phrase: escarzano

Ok so here is another architectural item that my none-specialist dictionaries haven't been able to cope with:
From a description of a cloister.

The lower section supports the upper section via a gallery of "escarzano" arches ("medio punto incompleto") with two arches on each section.

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segmental (arches)

Explanation:
escarzar=to bend (a stick) into an arc by means of cords

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segmental (arches)

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segmental (arches)

Explanation:
escarzar=to bend (a stick) into an arc by means of cords

Greetings from: OSO ¶:^)

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