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Counter arches

Scope note

Use for arches that counteract the thrust of another arch.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30001119

Broader Terms used

<arches by function>

Term used for

arches, counter

Equivalent Terms used

counter arch

Created

13yrs ago

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