Dictionary of Moisture Protection & Restoration

entasis = The intentional slight curving of the vertical profile of a tapered col- umn used to overcome the optical illusion of concavity that character- izes straight sided col- umns.

entasis

épi = The spire-shaped termination of a projecting point or angle of a roof.

épi

equilateral arch = A two-centered arch in which the chords of the curves just equal the span of the arch.

equilateral arch

escutcheon = A protective plate surrounding the keyhole of a door, a light switch, etc. also called scutch- eon.

escutcheon

exedra = A large niche or re- cess, usually with a bench or seats in a church.

exedra

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