Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

impostas

English translation:

imposts

Added to glossary by mirta
May 5, 2002 01:17
22 yrs ago
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Spanish term

impostas

Non-PRO Spanish to English Other
Arquerías, impostas y portadas son de piedra...

Proposed translations

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Selected

Ridge or impost


The upper part of a pillar in vaults and arches upon which the weight of the building rests through the arches that are situated right above it.
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12 mins

impost blocks/ imposts

HTH
Peer comment(s):

agree swisstell : and it is the uppermost part of a pillar suporting an arch
30 mins
ty e-rich
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