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Pendentive   Listen
noun
Pendentive  n.  (Arch.)
(a)
The portion of a vault by means of which the square space in the middle of a building is brought to an octagon or circle to receive a cupola.
(b)
The part of a groined vault which is supported by, and springs from, one pier or corbel.






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"Pendentive" Quotes from Famous Books



... rood-loft still bears a crucifix, for the reception of which it was originally intended. On the arch below are two charmingly sculptured Renaissance angels. The rood-loft is flanked by two spiral staircases, which are wholly unique architectural features. Notice also the exquisite pendentive of the roof at the point of intersection of the nave and ...
— Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 3 • Various



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