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barrel vault [′bar·əl ‚vȯlt] (architecture) A masonry vault of plain, semicircular cross section, supported by parallel walls or arcades and adapted to longitudinal areas. Also known as barrel roof; cradle vault; tunnel vault; wagonhead vault; wagon vault. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The final phase of construction entails building a mezzanine bridge, having a segmented-arch, barrel-vault "portal" overhead, which will link the public concourse to the LIRR and subway lines. |
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