extrados

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The outer or upper curve of an arch.

Equivalents

Françaisextrados

Examples

“The two lower rows of tubes at each end ⟳ pier were then drilled through to the extrados of the brickwork to act as weep ⟳ holes and assist in the drainage from the backs of the arches.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

extradural extrafine extragalactic background light extrahelicity extrahuman extrahyal

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