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/ɹˈəʊmən ˈɑːtʃ/
/ɹˈoʊmən ˈɑːɹtʃ/Roman arch
[NOUN]1
a semicircular architectural element that was widely used in ancient Roman buildings, known for its structural stability and iconic design
synonyms : semicircular arch
Examples
1. Roman arch bridges use compression for stability.
2. Because much like the keystone in a Roman arch, if you removed it-- which he did-- the community collapses.
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