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15:04 Oct 5, 2011 |
Danish to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Architecture | |||||
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| Selected response from: Salvador Scofano and Gry Midttun Norway Local time: 11:43 | ||||
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4 | crown |
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4 | apex |
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crown Explanation: The highest point of the extrados arch is called the crown. All dictionary searches will show you that "crown" specifies the highes point. Your question asks for the name of the highest exdtrados point. Illustrated Building Dictionary, Webster, and all other dictionaries defines the highest point as the extrados crown. |
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apex Explanation: DE Scheitel Scheitelpunkt DA kurvetoppunkt kurvemidtpunkt EN apex |
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