barrel roof

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barrel roof [′bar·əl ‚rüf]

(building construction)

A roof of semicylindrical section; capable of spanning long distances parallel to the axis of the cylinder.

barrel vault

barrel roof, barrel shell roof

1. A roof of semicylindrical section; capable of spanning long distances parallel to the axis of the cylinder.

2. A barrel vault.

barrel vault, barrel roof, cradle vault, tunnel vault, wagonhead vault, wagon vault

A masonry vault of plain, semicircular cross section, supported by parallel walls or arcades and adapted to longitudinal areas.

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