Intrados (Noun)
Meaning
The interior curve of an arch.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The engineer carefully designed the intrados of the new bridge to ensure maximum stability and strength.
- The architect studied the ancient arches, taking note of the smooth curve of their intrados.
- Restoration of the historic building required repairing the damaged intrados to maintain structural integrity.
- The gothic arc's delicate intrados was a masterpiece of medieval craftsmanship.
- As the arch took shape, the stonemason carefully chiseled the intrados to achieve a seamless curve.