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Definitions for extrados
ˈɛk strəˌdɒs, -ˌdoʊs, ɛkˈstreɪ dɒs, -doʊs; -ˌdoʊz, -doʊzex·tra·dos
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Princeton's WordNet
extradosnoun
the exterior curve of an arch
Wiktionary
extradosnoun
The outer or upper curve of an arch.
ChatGPT
extrados
An extrados is the external or upper curve or surface of an arch, dome, or vault in architecture.
Webster Dictionary
Extradosnoun
the exterior curve of an arch; esp., the upper curved face of the whole body of voussoirs. See Intrados
Etymology: [F.; pref. extra- outside + dos (L. dorsum) the back.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Extrados
eks-trā′dos, n. the convex surface of an arch or vault. [Fr.]
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
extrados
(Fr.). The exterior surface of a regular arch, used in the construction of powder-magazines.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of extrados in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of extrados in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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