The American glossary of architectural terms, being a concise and comprehensive compilation of all terms used in the practice of architecture and the building arts (1887)
Garnsey, Geo. O. (George O.) · Chicago : National Builder Publishing Co. · leaf 51
one or construc- DYKE \ tion of other materials, as iron ortimber, for the purpose of preventing theaction of a large body of water upon thesoil, or shore. DIMINISHED ARCHES. Those whose out-line is less than a semicircle. DIMINUTION OF COLUMNS. The contrac-tion of a classic column from the base… … DIS DWE DISCHARGING ARCH. An arch built instone or brick walls for the purpose of dis-charging the weight, that would otherwisebear directly on the lintel, to the wall. DISCHARGING STRUTS. The same as aprincipal rafter in a roof-framing. DISHING. In the nature of a cove.DISPLUVINATED CAVADIUM. (See…
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