rainbow roof

rainbow roof

[′rān‚bō ′rüf]

(architecture)

A pitched roof with slightly arched slopes. Also known as whaleback roof.

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rainbow roof

1. Same as compass roof.

2. Same as ship’s bottom roof.

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