atticurge

atticurge

[′ad·ə‚kərj]

(building construction)

Of a doorway, having jambs which are inclined slightly inward, so that the opening is wider at the threshold than at the top.

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Atticurge

Said of a doorway having jambs which are inclined slightly inwards, so that the opening is wider at the threshold than at the top.

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Architecture and Construction. Copyright © 2003 by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.