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Meaning of EXTRADOS

Pronunciation:  'ekstru`dâs

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  the exterior curve of an arch
 

EXTRADOS is a 8 letter word that starts with E.

 

 See Also: curve, curved shape

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Ex*tra"dos\, n. [F.; pref. extra- outside + dos (L.
dorsum) the back.] (Arch.)
The exterior curve of an arch; esp., the upper curved face of
the whole body of voussoirs. See {Intrados}.

 

 

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