skewback

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Synonyms: skew back, setback, skewbald, slowback, skimback, sowback, skewbacks, sawback

Antonyms: skew back, setback, skewbald, slowback, skimback, sowback, skewbacks, sawback

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|architecture}} That portion of an [[abutment]] which is arranged to receive the force of a [[w:Segmental arch|segmental]] or [[w:Jack arch|flat]] [[arch]], having an inclined face corresponding with the adjoining [[voussoir]]. The side of an arch; the [[course#English:_masonry|course]] of [[masonry]] on the top of an abutment with a [[slope]] for the base of the arch to rest against.

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