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arch vs corbel arch

corbel arch vs arch

arch and corbel arch both are nouns.

arch is an adjective but corbel arch is not an adjective.

arch is a verb but corbel arch is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
arch Yes Yes Yes No
corbel arch Yes No No No
As nouns, corbel arch is a hyponym of arch; that is, corbel arch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than arch:
  • arch: (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it
  • corbel arch: (architecture) an arch constructed of masonry courses that are corbelled until they meet
arch (noun) corbel arch (noun)
(architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it (architecture) an arch constructed of masonry courses that are corbelled until they meet
a passageway under a curved masonry construction
a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
arch (adjective) corbel arch (adjective)
naughtily or annoyingly playful
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
arch (verb) corbel arch (verb)
form an arch or curve
Difference between arch and corbel arch

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