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 65
receivethe extremity of another. HOVELLING. In chimney-building, the pro-cess of drawing the sides over and abovethe two others to aid the draft. HUMERI. The angles of an ancient templeformed by the four walls of the cell orcella. HUNG. (See Hanging.) HURLERS. Celtic erections of rude stone-work.… … HYD IRO HYDRAULIC LIMESTONE. A stone con-taining iron and clay.HYDROSTATIC ARCH. A linear arch suited to sustain normal pressure at each end.HYP^ETHRAL ) (Gr.) In Greek architecture,HYP^THRON [ a temple having ten col-HYPAETHROS ) umns.HYP^ETHRUM. An open court.HYPERBOLA (Gr.) A conic…
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