round arch
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Describes an arch with a semicircular curve.
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- The Romanesque church is known for its massive walls and round arches.
- Unlike the pointed arch of Gothic architecture, the round arch is a hallmark of Roman design.
- The old stone bridge was supported by a series of sturdy round arches.
- The masons carefully placed the keystone to complete the perfect round arch.
- A beautiful round arch framed the entrance to the courtyard garden.
- In our art history class, we learned to distinguish a round arch from a pointed one.
- The doorway was topped with a classic round arch made of red brick.
- Every window in the ancient monastery is set within a simple yet elegant round arch.
- The ancient aqueduct consists of hundreds of repeating round arches, a marvel of engineering.
- For this building's facade, the architect decided a round arch would create a more classical feel.