Arches
Definition
The plural form of the neuter noun 'arc'; curved structural or decorative elements supported by two endpoints, used in architecture to span a space or support a vault or wall. In geometry, it represents continuous portions of curved lines, especially of circles, bounded by two distinct points. In music and engineering, it refers to springs acting as elastic mechanisms or bows used for stringed instruments.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Arches
- Arcs
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun, plural form with standard definite and dative structural variations. |
| Formation | Plural noun derived from the singular 'arc', derived historically from Latin roots. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈar.t͡ʃe] |
| Source | Technical Encyclopedia of Architectural Engineering and Geometry |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Catedrala impunătoare din centrul orașului este susținută de zeci de arce butante realizate din piatră cioplită.
EN: The imposing cathedral in the city center is supported by dozens of flying arches made of carved stone.
RO: Profesorul de matematică ne-a cerut să calculăm lungimile unor arce de cerc folosind formule trigonometrice avansate.
EN: The mathematics teacher asked us to calculate the lengths of some circular arcs using advanced trigonometric formulas.
RO: Aceste vechi arce de triumf marchează victoriile istorice obținute de armată în campaniile din antichitate.
EN: These ancient triumphal arches mark the historic victories achieved by the army in ancient campaigns.
Idioms & Phrases
Arce butante / Flying buttresses / flying arches
RO: Elemente exterioare de sprijin specifice arhitecturii gotice care descarcă greutatea bolților direct pe contraforturi.
EN: Exterior support elements specific to Gothic architecture that discharge the weight of the vaults directly onto the buttresses.
Arce de cerc / Circular arcs
RO: Segmente decupate din circumferința unui cerc, folosite frecvent în calculele de proiectare industrială și navigație.
EN: Segments cut out from the circumference of a circle, frequently used in industrial design and navigation calculations.
Arce de boltă / Vaulting arches
RO: Structuri de rezistență curbate care formează scheletul de susținere al unui tavan boltit sau al unei cupole.
EN: Curved load-bearing structures that form the supportive skeleton of a vaulted ceiling or dome.
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