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Diminishing columns

Scope note

Use for columns with shafts smaller in radius at the top than at the bottom, particularly when the inward taper is a straight line, as opposed to exhibiting entasis.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000107690

Broader Terms used

<columns by form>

Equivalent Terms used

diminishing column

Created

13yrs ago

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