skewback

English

noun
Definitions
  • (architecture) The side of an arch; the course of masonry on the top of an abutment with a slope for the base of the arch to rest against.

Etymology

Compound from English skew + English back (mild drink, back, chaser).

Origin

English

back

Gloss

mild drink, back, chaser

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

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Other

Kanji

後, 背

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