Lancet Arch (Noun)
Meaning
An acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The delicate stone carvings around the lancet arch gave the Gothic church an airy, weightless appearance.
- Stained glass windows fitted within lancet arches, bringing an abundance of natural light and rich color into the building.
- Early examples of the use of the lancet arch date back to 12th-century English churches and abbeys.
- Delicate yet pointed lancet arches add vertical emphasis, evoking an overall atmosphere of calm reflection.
- Built using smooth-hewn sandstone, each of the massive lancet arches around the vault rises gracefully, combining ancient traditions of structural soundness.