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1Triumphal arch — A triumphal arch is a structure in the shape of a monumental archway, in theory built to celebrate a victory in war, actually used to celebrate a ruler. Invented by the Romans, the classical triumphal arch is a free standing structure, quite… …
2triumphal arch — 1. a monumental archway, often erected in permanent materials as a commemorative structure, straddling the line of march of a victorious army during a triumphal procession. 2. an architectural motif resembling in its composition an ancient Roman… …
3Triumphal Arch of Orange — Coordinates: 44°08′32″N 4°48′17″E / 44.142222°N 4.804722°E / 44.142222; 4.804722 …
4triumphal arch — noun a monumental archway; usually they are built to commemorate some notable victory • Hypernyms: ↑arch, ↑memorial, ↑monument * * * noun 1. : a monumental structure pierced by at least one lofty and typically arched passageway and usually… …
5Arno's Court Triumphal Arch — Infobox Historic building caption=Rear view of Arno s Court Triumphal Arch name=Arno s Court Triumphal Arch location town=Bristol location country=England architect=James Bridges client=William Reeve engineer= construction start date= completion… …
6Arch — For other uses, see Arch (disambiguation). A masonry arch 1. Keystone 2. Voussoir 3. Extrados 4. Impost 5. Intrados 6. Rise 7. Clear span 8. Abutment An arch is a structure that spans a space while… …
7Arch of Hadrian — The Arch of Hadrian is a monumental gateway resembling – in some respects a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple… …
8arch — 01. Cats generally [arch] their backs when they feel threatened. 02. They walked under the [arch] and looked up at the beautiful painted ceiling. 03. Large trees [arch] over the cycling path, providing some welcome shade from the summer sun. 04.… …
9Arch of Titus — The Arch of Titus is a Pentelic marble triumphal arch with a single arched opening, located on the Via Sacra just to the south east of the Forum in Rome. It was constructed by the emperor Domitian shortly after the death of his older brother… …
10Arch of Constantine — The Arch of Constantine (Italian: Arco di Costantino) is a triumphal arch in Rome, situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill. It was erected to commemorate Constantine I s victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge on… …
